EDITOR
Police in Kabale District are investigating circumstances surrounding a serious road accident that occurred on Tuesday, 10th December 2025, at around 4:00 PM at the Voice of Kigezi (VOK) junction along the Mbarara–Kisoro highway.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus registration number UBP 631Q, white in colour, driven by Arinde Annex, a 41-year-old Mukiga male, and a Toyota Corona saloon car registration number UAM 718U, also white in colour, which was being driven by an unidentified female driver.
According to preliminary police findings, the Toyota Hiace was travelling from Mbarara towards Gateway Bus Stage when, upon reaching VOK junction, it was hit by the Toyota Corona that branched from the main highway onto a one-way route. The impact caused the Hiace to overturn instantly.
One unknown male adult was injured in the crash. Police officers PC Nampa and PC Zabandola promptly responded to the scene, rushed the victim to an unidentified medical facility for treatment, and drew a sketch plan to aid investigations.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the primary cause of the accident was careless driving by the driver of motor vehicle UAM 718U. Inquiries are still ongoing.
The incident was confirmed by ASP Maate Elly, the Police Public Relations Officer for Kigezi Region.
