A deadly road accident along the Mbale–Tirinyi Highway has left one person dead and three others injured after a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Hiace vehicle in Budaka District.The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon at Nandusi Swamp, Lupada, at around 3:20 p.m. Police said the accident involved a Toyota Hiace (UA 666DA) and a Honda motorcycle (UGC 366N).Bukedi North Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Kyempasa Wilfred confirmed that Maka Musa, 35, a resident of Nawongoli A Village in Kaderuna Sub-county, died instantly at the scene.
He was travelling as a passenger on the motorcycle.The injured victims — Kalugana Paul, 27, motorcycle rider Nakudo Asadi, and Dongo Erizefano, 56 — were rushed to Budaka Health Centre IV before being referred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for further treatment.Preliminary police findings indicate that the motorcycle rider allegedly made a sudden right turn without checking for oncoming traffic, resulting in the collision with the Toyota Hiace.Police officers from Budaka Police Station inspected the scene, impounded both vehicles for mechanical examination, and launched investigations.
The driver of the Toyota Hiace was reportedly missing at the time of the initial report.Authorities have renewed calls for motorists and riders to observe traffic rules, avoid reckless manoeuvres, and exercise caution to prevent further loss of lives on the highway.
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