Rubirizi District, Uganda – A head-on collision involving a Toyota Harrier (UA 129AJ) and a Toyota Noah (CGO 0563AB/25) occurred on the Kasese-Ishaka road near Nyamuhuru at approximately 6 pm on May 27th, 2025.
The accident, reported to Rubirizi Police Station under TSD 04/27/05/2025, is attributed to brake failure in the Toyota Noah.
Germain Kasereka Nikanda, a Congolese national residing in Karisimbi Majengo, was driving the Toyota Noah. He reportedly experienced a sudden brake failure and, in a desperate attempt to avoid an accident, steered the vehicle into the oncoming lane, directly colliding with the Toyota Harrier driven by 38-year-old Vincent Muhanji, a resident of Rwenkurizoo Kyamankanda, Rukungiri District.
Both vehicles remained at the scene following the collision, awaiting recovery by a breakdown service.
Rubirizi Police’s Officer in Charge of Traffic and supporting personnel visited the accident site and created a sketch plan of the scene.
While the extent of injuries sustained by the drivers and any potential passengers remains undisclosed in the initial report, the investigation into the incident is ongoing, focusing on the cause of the brake failure in the Toyota Noah.
The police report categorized the incident as “minor” but the potential for serious injury remains a concern pending further investigation and medical reports.
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