By George Emuron
BUKEDEA
Police has identified persons who perished in yesterday’s fatal accident that occurred at 04:00PM involving motor vehicle registration number UBK 702H Toyota Hiace white in colour at Tamula along Mbale Soroti high way.
Greggory Oscar Ageca the East Kyoga Police Spokesperson says the motor vehicle was allegedly over speeding when its tyre burst causing it to career off the road.
Persons who perished on spot are; the driver one Tukei Amis a male adult and a resident of Soroti City, Arukundo Christine, a female adult passenger resident in Kapelebyong and a yet to be identified female adult passenger
Ageca also added that other victims who sustained various injuries are Aruo Florence a female adult resident in Kapelebyong, two female minors who were rushed to Atutur Hospital.
The others who were rushed to Mbale regional referral Hospital are, Aripu Ambrose a male adult resident in Soroti, Okedi John a male adult resident in Kumi, Aguti Mary a female adult resident in Nyero Kumi district, Kibone Alice a female adult, and Marsha Singh a male adult resident in Mbale City and a mechanic with UNRA.
“We have managed the scene and conveyed the bodies of the deceased persons to Bukedea health center IV mortuary and Atutur hospital mortuary pending postmortem examination”, added Ageca.
However, the Motor vehicle has been towed to Bukedea Central Police station pending for the inspection by the IOV.
