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A pupil was killed and 117 others were injured in a fatal accident in Manafwa District. The accident involved a Tata Lorry transporting students from Nakhupa Primary School. The driver was allegedly traveling at high speed when the vehicle lost control and overturned. The injured were taken to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for treatment, and the driver is currently on the run. Authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to safety regulations and guidelines. accident/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>SoftPower News reported
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night in Manafwa District, resulting in the death of a student and injuries to 117 others. The spokesperson for Traffic & Road Safety, Michael Kananura, reported that the accident occurred at 10:00 pm along the Manafwa-Mbale Road. The accident involved a Tata Lorry registered as UBJ 994J and owned by Bukusu Corporative Enterprise Ltd. According to Kananura, the driver of the lorry, identified as Mr Godmas Mamai, was transporting students from Nakhupa Primary School at a high speed when the vehicle lost control and overturned at Kufu. Tragically, a 16-year-old pupil named Naminayi Thomas lost her life instantly, and 117 others were injured. The injured individuals were swiftly taken to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention, while the deceased’s body was also transported to the same hospital for a postmortem examination. The vehicle involved in the accident has been taken to Manafwa Police Station for a thorough inspection. However, the driver, Mr Godmas Mamai, is currently evading authorities. Preliminary findings suggest that the accident may have been caused by reckless speeding. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety regulations and guidelines, especially since trucks are not designed to transport passengers..
