KISORO, UGANDA – A heartbreaking accident occurred on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at around 6:20 pm, opposite Airland Hotel in Nyakabande, along the Kisoro-Kabale highway. The collision involved a Mercedes Benz semi-trailer (KDR 693N/ZH5807) traveling from Kyanika border to Kabale and a blue Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (UDN 775S) heading towards Kisoro town. Both victims died instantly.
The couple, residents of Mubuga village, Gitendere Parish, Nyarusiza Sub-county, was riding the motorcycle when the accident occurred. The impact was severe, causing fatal injuries to both Sebahinzi Kenneth, 40, and Ntiringanya Sylvia, 38.
The police, led by ASP Ainomugisha Musa, District Traffic Officer, visited the scene, documented it, and recorded eyewitness statements. The bodies were conveyed to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination. The driver of the semi-trailer fled the scene and is currently on the run. Both vehicles have been impounded at Kisoro Central Police Station pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, urged motorists to exercise caution, emphasizing the importance of road safety. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause of the accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves in the community, with many mourning the loss of the couple. As investigations continue, authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward and provide any information that may help determine the cause of the accident.
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