One dead, several injured in Tororo car accident

TORORO: One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured when the car they were travelling in overturned at Tororo-Paya-Butaleja junction in Tororo District. The Bukedi region police spokesperson, Mr Sowali Kamulya identified the deceased as Margaret Naguru, 22 and resident of Cele village, Paya Sub County in Tororo District.

According to police, the driver of a Canter Reg No UAM 451L in which about 150 people were travelling lost control and it overturned killing Naguru on spot.

"We are still investigating to establish the cause of the accident, "said Mr Kamulya.
Police preliminary investigations indicated that the accident was caused by reckless driving.
The injured are admitted to different health facilities in both Butaleja and Tororo districts.