POLICE: 21 dead in horrific Masaka road accident

SATURDAY

Police has confirmed that 21 are dead after a horrific road accident involving four cars and a truck in Mpigi on Masaka road in Uganda on Saturday. The accident happened at Kampiringisa just after 5pm.

“Five vehicles were involved in the accident on the Kampala-Masaka highway when a private car was overtaking many vehicles at a busy section of the road” Police official Phillip Mukasa told AFP.

Accident involving 4 vehicles at Masaka Kamengo – 17 dead, 10 in critical condition #Pray and Fast for Uganda pic.twitter.com/3XxCm1olyp

— Bireete Sarah (@SarahBireete) July 2, 2016

I7 people have been confirmed dead and 12 injured in Mpigi after a road accident this evening. – @PollyNamaye

— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) July 2, 2016

Four vehicles were involved. A Noah, 2 taxis, and a trailer. – @PollyNamaye

— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) July 2, 2016

The injured were rushed to Mpigi Health Centre and the bodies have been taken to Mulago mortuary. – @PollyNamaye

— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) July 2, 2016

Taxi UAX 781N that got trapped under the trailer deck at Kabira, Mpigi #RoadCarnage @observerug pic.twitter.com/6LpDjJUS4R

— Sadab Kitatta (@sadabkitatta1) July 2, 2016

Two of the vehicles were reported to be carrying mourners from a funeral.

The vehicles involved in were towed to Kamengo and Mpigi Police stations for inspection. They include a Toyota Noah UAS 567C, two Toyota Hiace taxis reg.number UAX 781N, and UAN 443P, Trailor reg.number KBN290X/ZD5983.

Police issued a statement. “The police calls for calm and patience and assures the public that the hospital staff and the Police officers are working around the clock to save more lives, and to keep the public updated.”

“The Police also cautions the general public against recklessness on the road. Passengers and drivers must exercise caution and ensure that driving is in accordance with the traffic guidelines so as promote road safety.”

PRESS STATEMENT following the accident at Kampiringisa, Mpigi district. pic.twitter.com/PYr8TIRIAo

— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) July 3, 2016

SUNDAY:

Two are reported dead Sunday afternoon after three cars were involved in another accident on Masaka road.

nasty accident on Masaka rd this afternoon hardly 24 hours after yesterday’s where 20 people died @Jadwong pic.twitter.com/0CLgeufdEY

— Charles Etukuri (@EtukuriCharles) July 3, 2016

Two dead, eight others injured in another Mpigi motor accident. pic.twitter.com/rYiHL7kOfp

— BMK Gift Snr (@BMKGift) July 3, 2016