Preliminary reports indicate that one motorcycle in the convoy, traveling at high speed, collided with a vehicle from behind, triggering a chain reaction where multiple motorcycles crashed into one another. Following this, a white Mitsubishi vehicle, registration number UAZ 064H, displaying images of the aspirant, also collided with the motorcycles involved in the crash.
Several people sustained injuries and were transported to St. Francis Naggalama Hospital for medical attention. Some with minor injuries left the scene with their motorcycles.
The accident has been officially recorded at Naggalama Police Station. The vehicles involved include the Mitsubishi UAZ 064H and motorcycles with registration numbers UFQ 569H, UGH 892B, UEK 351T, UFQ 250Q, among others, which have since been removed from the site.
The injured persons registered so far, mostly motorcycle riders or passengers, are:
a. Kewanza Bashir, 27 years, passenger
b. Kakaire Bashir, 35 years
c. Ssepereza Musa, 40 years, passenger
d. Kisomba Michael, 28 years, motorcycle rider from Nansana
e. Ssewaya Eric, 23 years, motorcycle rider
f. Mutagubya Robert, 24 years, motorcycle rider
Initial investigations point to reckless riding and driving as the cause. Police officers visited the scene, and three motorcycles along with one vehicle have been towed to Naggalama police yard for inspection. Further investigations are ongoing.
Earlier in the day, boards featuring campaign photos of Kyagulanyi Robert had been placed in the middle of the road, obstructing traffic and other road users.
We reiterate a strong warning to all political actors and their entourages to comply fully with traffic laws. Irresponsible road use, as demonstrated in this unfortunate incident that caused multiple injuries, will not be tolerated. The
Police will enforce strict measures to prevent such conduct and ensure adherence to the law.
The political actors are urged to obey traffic regulations to prevent similar had been placed in the middle of the road, obstructing traffic and other road users.