Three Dead, Several Injured in Kabale Road Accident

EDITOR

Police in Kabale are investigating a tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of three people and left several others critically injured. The single-car accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 25, 2025, at around 8:00 PM in Mushenyi B village, along the Bigaaga-Katojo access road in Kabale District.

The vehicle involved, a gray Toyota Corolla registration number UAQ 372M, was reportedly being driven by Tumukunde Isaac, 30, a resident of Kinyame village in Kahunge Sub-county, Kabale District. Tumukunde, who survived the accident, fled the scene and remains at large.

Victims Identified

Injured:

1. Byaruhanga Aben (51), a primary school teacher and resident of Kinyame village.
2. Ashakimana Moses (55), also a primary school teacher and resident of Kinyame village.
3. Tumukunde Ismael (12), a Primary 3 pupil at Katojo Primary School, and son of Byaruhanga Aben.
4. Akampurira Abraham (18), a peasant and resident of Kinyame village.

Deceased:

1. Nanteza Loyce (37), a peasant and resident of Kinyame village.
2. Bugarukene Oliver (48), a peasant and resident of Kinyame village.
3. Ninsiima Kate (43), a peasant and resident of Kinyame village.

According to police, the vehicle was traveling from Bigaaga to Katojo when the driver lost control and veered off the road. The car overturned down a steep slope, landing in a garden. Residents rushed to the scene and retrieved the bodies and injured victims, who were taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital.

The three deceased were transported to the hospital mortuary. Police confirmed that a sketch map of the scene was drawn, and the vehicle remains at the crash site, awaiting removal.

The scene was attended to by Cpl. Mugabo Christopher and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident. Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate has urged the public to cooperate with authorities in locating the driver and gathering additional details about the incident.

Authorities are also emphasizing the importance of road safety, especially on narrow access roads such as the Bigaaga-Katojo route.