Rubirizi, Uganda – A devastating accident occurred at Nyamuhuru Corner in Queen Elizabeth National Park along the Rubirizi-Kasese Road on Monday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 9:20 pm.
The accident involved an ambulance (UG 3100265 Toyota Land Cruiser) from Bwera Hospital in Kasese District.
Unfortunately, two lives were lost in the tragedy: Glades (56 years old) and Barugahare Samuel (79 years old), both residents of Kigoro Village in Kasese District.
Additionally, four people were injured in the accident: Thungu Joy (52 years old), Dr. Godwin from Bwera Hospital, Kawara Moreen from Kasese District, and another unidentified victim.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the ambulance failed to negotiate a sharp corner, resulting in the vehicle overturning. Glades and Samuel succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical attention at Rugazi Health Centre IV.
The District Traffic Officer of Rubirizi visited the scene, and the vehicle was towed to Kicwamba Police Station for further inspection.
The Greater Bushenyi Police Spokesperson, SSP Marcial Tumusiime, confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing.
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