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A grisly accident happened a few hours ago along the Hima-Rugendabara road at Kihogo, Kasese claiming the lives of 32 people.
According to the Uganda Redcross Society 5 survivors were recovered an since been referred to Kilembe hospital for immediate attention.
The accident involved five vehicles including a Canta truck coming from Bundibugyo carrying a coffin and mourners headed for burial in Maliba.
Accident Alert ‼#KaseseHimaroad
5 Vehicles involved along Hima Rugendabara road at kihogo – Kasese. 32 dead bodies recovered, 5 survivors reffered to Kilembe hospital. Our emergency response team working with @PoliceUg & UPDF led by Major Charles Nzei have managed the incident. pic.twitter.com/AlFFlxAuAJ— Uganda Red Cross Soc (@UgandaRedCross) February 2, 2021
The truck rammed into a Noah vehicle which was also rammed into by another two lorries coming from Fort Portal. Another vehicle coming from Kasese also rammed into the already four crashed vehicles causing even more deaths and injuries.
By the time of publishing this story, police was yet to issue a statement about this terrible accident.
May their souls rest in peace
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