Driver, Turnman Die in Njeru Accident, Police Start Investigations

Traffic police attached to Njeru Police Station are investigating circumstances under which two vehicles got involved in an accident that claimed the lives of a driver and his Turnman.

The accident involved two motor vehicles with registration numbers UBB 716F (Fuso Fighter) and UAY 077A/UAY 928A (Fuel Tank).

Preliminary findings indicate that the Fuso Fighter, bearing registration No. UBB 716F, was heading from Jinja to Kampala when it tragically veered into the lane of oncoming traffic from Kampala, resulting in a collision with the M/Benz Fuel Tank vehicle (registration No. UAY 077A/UAY 928A) heading towards Jinja.

Tragically, the Fuso driver and turnman lost their lives in the accident, and their bodies have been removed from the truck. Meanwhile, the driver of the fuel tank and turn man have been rushed to Jinja Hospital in critical condition for medical treatment.

"Both motor vehicles are still at the scene, awaiting towing, while inquiries are being conducted. We urge all road users to prioritise road safety and avoid reckless driving," says SP Butoto Hellen PRO Ssezibwa Region.