Mityana-Bukuya Death Toll Rise, List Released

Three more people have succumbed to injuries in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities in the Kassanda accident to 14. The deceased have been identified as: - Yiga Huizith, 24 - Baluku Derrick, 24 - Nakamya Justine, 34 - Mukasa Stephen, 65 - Sarah Kalonga Nakiyingi - Nakayi (female adult) - Kigozi Jackson, 22 - Namaweje (female), 25 - Faisi Suzan (female adult) - Fred (male adult) - Aisha (female adult) - Kabanda Ronald - Ssejansi (male adult) - Kabyesasa William .

The police continue to investigate the cause of the accident and are appealing to drivers to avoid overloading and using vehicles meant for goods to transport passengers, as it is illegal.

This fatal accident occurred on 19th June 2024 at around 1330hrs in Namilyango village, along Mityana-Bukuya Road.

 The accident involved an Isuzu forward truck, Reg no. UBA 605A, silver in color, which was traveling from Mityana Town to Bukuya with market vendors on board.

The driver, who has not been identified, lost control of the vehicle on a slope, causing it to overturn, resulting in the death of 11 people on the spot. Others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment.

The scene of the crime has been visited by traffic officers, and the bodies of the deceased have been conveyed to Mityana hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.

The vehicle has been towed to Kassanda Police Station for further inspection. Inquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.says Wamala Region Police Spokesperson Racheal Kawala.