A tragic road crash along the Mbale–Tirinyi Road in Budaka District has left one person dead and three others seriously injured after a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Hiace on Sunday afternoon.The fatal accident occurred at Nandusi Swamp in Lupada at around 3:20 p.m., sending shockwaves through the local community.
The collision involved a white Toyota Hiace registration number UA 666DA and a Honda motorcycle bearing registration UGC 366N.The victim who lost his life was identified as Maka Musa, 35, a resident of Nawongoli A Village in Kaderuna Sub-county. Musa, who was travelling as a passenger on the motorcycle, died instantly at the scene before medical assistance could arrive.Three other people sustained serious injuries in the crash.
They were identified as Kalugana Paul, motorcycle rider Nakudo Asadi, and Dongo Erizefano, 56, all residents of Budaka District.Emergency responders rushed the injured victims to Budaka Health Centre IV for first aid before they were referred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for further treatment due to the severity of their injuries.According to preliminary findings from traffic investigators, the motorcycle was travelling from Budaka towards Lupada while the Toyota Hiace was heading in the opposite direction towards Mbale.
The crash reportedly occurred when the motorcycle rider attempted a sudden right turn.Bukedi North Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said initial investigations suggest that the rider turned without ensuring the road was clear, resulting in a violent collision with the oncoming vehicle.
Police believe this action may have directly contributed to the accident.Officers from Budaka Police Station documented the scene and transported the deceased’s body to Budaka Health Centre IV Mortuary pending a postmortem examination. Both vehicles involved were impounded for inspection as investigations continue, while police also reported that the driver of the Toyota Hiace had not yet been located at the time of filing the preliminary report.
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