By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
A tragedy has befallen pupils of Golden Hearts Junior School in Nansana, Kampala City after a vehicle rammed into them killing two on the spot.
According to SP Kananura Michael, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, the fatal crash occurred on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at around 09:30 am in Kabulengwa village, Nansana.
The incident involved a vehicle, Isuzu Elf UBA 104G, loaded with plastic chairs, which lost control while climbing a hilly murram road. The vehicle moved backward, ramming into pupils of Golden Hearts Junior School who were moving in the opposite direction.
Tragically, 2 pupils were confirmed dead at the scene, while 5 others were injured.
The victims were rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wakiso for medical attention.
The deceased were taken to Mulago City Mortuary. The vehicle involved has been towed to Lubigi Police Station for further investigation.
Kananura says the vehicle was hired by the same school authorities to carry chairs.
Meanwhile, the unidentified driver took off after the accident and is being hunted down by the police to help in investigations.
