Four have died in a motor accident in Kassanda, police confirm.
The accident which occurred on Sunday morning at around 3 am at Myanzi Trading Centre in Kassanda District along the Mubende-Mityana highway, involved a a black Fuso Fighter motor vehicle, registration UAY 415C.
According to SP Kawala Racheal, the police PRO, Wamala Region, the vehicle loaded with matooke and heading towards Kampala from Mubende, experienced a brake failure.
“The vehicle lost control and overturned, resulting in the instantaneous death of four occupants and injuring three,” SP Kawala said.
Identities of the deceased are yet to be established.
Police have identified those who were injured as Nambusi Grace aged residing in Kikajo, Namasuba, Wakiso District, Bright Patrick aged 34 a business person residing in Kibiri-Busabaala, Wakiso District and Nadunga Lydia aged 42 a businesswoman residing in Kalerwe.
The injured have been taken to Mityana Hospital for necessary medical care.
Police say they have thoroughly documented and examined the scene of the incident.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to Kassanda Health Center IV mortuary, awaiting postmortem examinations.
The motor vehicle involved has also been towed to Myanzi Police Station pending an Inspection of Vehicles (IOV) assessment.
Kawala explains that the tragic accident underscores the vital importance of responsible driving.
“Drivers are reminded not only to operate their vehicles prudently but also to ensure the maintenance and functionality of critical systems such as brakes before embarking on their journeys.”