By Patricia Angel T,
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At least two people have been confirmed dead and six others critically injured in the Jinja-Kampala Highway fatal accident.
The accident occurred at Kitigoma village along Jinja – Kampala highway in Buikwe District involving two motor vehicles reg. No. UAT 279J Tata Truck white in colour and UBH 683E a Toyota Hiace white in colour.
ASP Faridah Nampiima, the traffic police spokesperson says the six unidentified passengers have been moved to Jinja hospital for management.
According to eye witnesses, a Motor vehicle registration number UBH 683E a Toyota Hiace driven by an unknown driver lost control and rammed into Motor vehicle registration number UAT 279J a Tata Truck white in color from behind, as both vehicles headed towards Jinja from Kampala side.
ASP Nampiima has blamed the incident on reckless driving and urged drivers to be cautious on the road especially during this season when people are returning from villages and schools yet opening soon.