By Kenneth Wamatoyi
KAMULI
The Territorial Police in Kamuli are investigating the cause of a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of three people and left seven others injured. The incident that involved a Tata truck, registration number UBM 106Q took place on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025.
The accident occurred at Nawanyago, along the Kamuli–Jinja highway.
According to preliminary reports from eyewitnesses, the truck was transporting sugarcane from Kamuli to Jinja. Upon reaching Nawanyago, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which then overturned. Three individuals who were traveling on top of the loaded cane were killed instantly, while seven others sustained injuries.
ASP Michael Kasadha, spokesperson for the Busoga North Police, identified the deceased as:
Koozala Nicholas, 25, a Musoga and resident of Itukulu Bukaya Zone, Nawanyago Sub-county.
Kibikyo Derick, 16, a Musoga and resident of Bukula Village, Nawanyago.
Ssajjabi Asadi, 26, a resident of Buwolero-Mawolero Zone, Buwenge Rural in Jinja District.
Kasadha added that the identities of the seven injured victims have not yet been established. They were rushed to unidentified medical facilities for treatment.
The truck has been impounded pending inspection, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Kamuli General Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.
Kasadha reiterated the police’s warning to sugarcane transporters and loaders to observe road safety measures. He emphasized that the dangerous practice of riding on top of loaded cane poses serious risks to life.
