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Residents gather at the spot(tooth can lost) from where accident occured in Terego district. By Mike Rwothomio Zombo A black fuso Motor vehicle with registration number UBA 895X, lost control along Owafa – Arua-Yumbe Road, in Terego District, killing one passe
Residents gather at the spot(tooth can lost) from where accident occured in Terego district.
By Mike Rwothomio
Zombo
A black fuso Motor vehicle with registration number UBA 895X, lost control along Owafa – Arua-Yumbe Road, in Terego District, killing one passenger on spot and injuring eight others.
Police preliminary findings indicates that the Monday November 25, 2024, 6:00 PM distressing incident occurred due to brake failure.
The deceased has been identified as Jane Oniru, 60, a resident of Bileafa, Terego District. Her body has been conveyed at Arua regional referral hospital for autopsy.
Meanwhile the other eight critically injured victims are receiving treatment at various health facilities.
The accident scene was later visited for documentation by officers led by the District Police Commander and the Officer in Charge Traffic.
Police said the vehicle remains at the site, awaiting breakdown services and inspection by the Inspectorate of Vehicles.
The West Nile regional Police Spokesperson Collins Asea, confirmed the incident.
“A black Fuso Fighter motor vehicle, registration number UBA 895X, lost control while descending “Tooth Can Lost” Hill in Terego District due to suspected brake failure. The vehicle overturned, resulting in the unfortunate loss of one life and injuries to eight other passengers” Asea’s statement reads in part
He added that, “efforts are ongoing to trace the driver, who is currently at large”
A case of fatal Road Traffic Accident has been opened under reference number TGO TAR 42/2024.
According to Police, inquiry into the tragic incident is underway and the public will be subsequently updated on further developments.
In the last week of September this year, Ugandan traffic Police published a damning report indicating the loss of lives of about 70 people to road accidents.