More than 20 passengers have sustained injuries after a Nile Star bus overturned along the Arua-Nebbi road in Arua District.
The crash happened at approximately 8:45pm on Tuesday, November 2, in Enzeva Village. The Isuzu bus, registration number UBF 621T, was travelling from Arua City to Kampala with passengers on board when the accident occurred.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver attempted to overtake a trailer along a narrow stretch of the road but lost control of the vehicle. The bus subsequently veered off the road and overturned, leaving several passengers injured.
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West Nile Regional Police spokesperson Josephine Angucia confirmed the incident, saying officers responded to the scene and coordinated the evacuation of the injured to different medical facilities in Arua District and the city.
According to Angucia, some of the victims were taken to Kuluva Hospital and Arua Regional Referral Hospital, while others were admitted to nearby health facilities.
Police have attributed the crash to improper overtaking and cautioned motorists against attempting risky manoeuvres without first ensuring that road conditions are safe.
Among those admitted to Arua Regional Referral Hospital are Afakoru Gloria, Enzo Eveline, Mmulabe Vincent, Rwothomio Pius, Atusi Lucky, Mama Ricky, Joel Tshirenga, Nkumba Becky, Martha Tshibona and Boniface Cosmas.
Other identified victims include Stephen Anderini, Took George, Anguyo David, Kakule Davidio, Badda Charles, Sharon Rowthany, NKuza Lydia, Viola Nigiza, Aniku Scovia, Munguleni Brian, Arike Emmanuel, Ezama Mubarak, Joy Daru, Andu Flex, Zahara Fatibu and Antaazi Nathan, among others.
Additional passengers injured in the accident were admitted to Church of Uganda Hospital in Arua District.
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