8 people have been confirmed dead after a tragic road accident at Rusharara, a place near ICOBI Hospital in Kabwohe town, Sheema Municipality. The victims were reportedly walking along the roadside when they were hit by a vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident has shocked the local community and left many families in deep sorrow.
According to reports from the area, the deceased had been returning home from overnight prayers held at a nearby church. It is said that they were walking together along the road when a vehicle, allegedly driven by a person who had been out drinking from a bar in Kabwohe, lost control and knocked them down. The impact was severe, and the victims are said to have died on the spot.
Eyewitness accounts and local information suggest that several other people who were also hit or affected by the crash are in critical condition. Health workers and emergency responders rushed to the scene, and the injured were quickly taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Authorities have warned that the number of deaths could rise depending on the condition of those still receiving care.
The tragedy has deeply affected residents of Kabwohe and the wider Sheema Municipality. Many people have expressed shock, especially because the victims were returning from a peaceful religious gathering. Community members have gathered to support the affected families, while calling for greater road safety and responsible behavior from drivers, especially during night hours.
As investigations continue, residents are urging all road users to be more careful and avoid reckless driving, particularly after drinking alcohol. The incident serves as a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be lost on the road. The community now mourns together, hoping for healing for the injured and comfort for the families who have lost their loved ones.
