Soroti, (UG):– At least one person has died, and another sustained critical injuries in a fatal collision between a Toyota Hilux double cabin and an Isuzu bus at Awoja Bridge along the Soroti-Mbale highway.
The deceased has been identified as Dr. Odongo Jacob, the driver of the Toyota Hilux (registration number UAJ 660D), who according to preliminary reports is said yo have lost control and crashed head-on into a Kakise Bus Company vehicle (registration number UAZ 415X) traveling in the opposite direction.
According to East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Ms Damali Nachuha, the accident happened just after midnight when Dr. Odongo’s vehicle veered off course, leading to the tragic collision. He died instantly, while his co-driver sustained injuries and was rushed to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.
Police have transferred Dr. Odongo’s body to Soroti Mortuary for post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, the wreckage of both vehicles has been towed to CPS Soroti, awaiting inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).
Authorities have urged road users to exercise caution, particularly along accident-prone areas such as Awoja Bridge, to prevent further tragedies.
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