Four people have been knocked dead along the Bundibugyo-Fort-Portal road, Bundibugyo district in western Uganda. The accident occurred last evening at Bugama village, in the middle of Semuliki national park.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a speeding taxi registration number, UBH 654J lost control and hit the four pedestrians who were trying to cross the road. The deceased persons were from collecting firewood from a nearby forest.
The deceased have been identified as Kabasinguzi Kelvin, Kobusinge Grace, Muhindo Medren and Asaba Kyamunye. The fifth victim was critically injured and was rushed to Bundibugyo hospital for management.
The area LC II Mugisa Magama said two of the victims died on the spot while the other two were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. He blames the accident on overspeeding.
Bundibugyo district police commander (DPC) Aggrey Okumu said they have opened up investigations to establish the possible cause of the accident. He cautioned drivers against reckless driving.
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