A devastating road accident has occurred in Rweikiniro sub-county, located within the Ruhaama constituency of Ntungamo District, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives. In addition to those confirmed dead, several other individuals sustained severe injuries during the incident, which has left the local community in a state of profound shock and mourning as emergency responders work to manage the aftermath of this calamity. According to eyewitness accounts gathered from the scene, the vehicle involved in the crash was a Fuso lorry bearing the registration number UAT 371G, which was reportedly carrying a significant number of passengers at the time of the collision. It has been observed that the lorry was heavily overloaded with both local traders and their various goods, creating a precarious situation as the vehicle navigated the route toward its intended destination. The traders were in the process of traveling to attend the weekly market held in Kayenje when the unfortunate accident took place, cutting short their journey and leading to this catastrophic outcome that has now drawn widespread attention across the region.
