Two unidentified men were injured in a serious road crash at Nyamasisi Junction along the Kabale–Kisoro Road in Rubanda District on Tuesday evening.
The crash occurred at about 6pm and involved a red Howo Sino truck, registration number UA 099DX, and a pale white Toyota Corolla, registration number UBA 630X.
According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime, Traffic Police officers and emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the two injured victims to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the driver of the Toyota Corolla was allegedly speeding and veered out of his lane before colliding head-on with the oncoming truck, which was travelling from the Kisoro direction.
Police said investigations into the crash are ongoing.
SP Tumushime urged motorists to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding, especially during peak hours, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before travelling.
He also advised drivers to take adequate rest whenever they feel fatigued to reduce the risk of road crashes.
Woman found murdered in Kasese, eight suspects arrested
Police in Kasese District are investigating the murder of a 46-year-old woman whose body was found lying in a pool of blood on a farm in Rwehingo Village, Nyakatonzi Sub-county.
The deceased has been identified as Topista Kyakimwa, a resident of Rwehingo Village.
According to the Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the woman’s body was discovered at around 8am on Tuesday, August 4, with visible bruises, suggesting she may have been assaulted before being killed.
Preliminary police findings indicate that Kyakimwa left her home at about 5pm on Monday, August 3, intending to buy foodstuffs from Rwehingo Trading Centre. However, she never returned home.
Police said she was last seen drinking alcohol at a bar operated by one Grace Kabugho before she disappeared.
Investigators visited and documented the crime scene before deploying a police sniffer dog to help track down the suspected killers.
As part of the ongoing investigations, police have arrested eight suspects, comprising five men and three women, to assist with inquiries.
The body was taken to Bwera Referral Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police have appealed to members of the public with information that could help identify and arrest those responsible to report to the nearest police station.
Investigations into the murder are ongoing.
