A Truck Driver And His Assistant Were Killed In A Head-On Collision Near Njeru.
According to police, the truck driver, who has yet to be recognized, drove into oncoming traffic, resulting in the fatal crash.
A truck driver and his assistance (turnboy) were killed in a head-on collision involving two cars on the Jinja-Kampala route in Njeru on Friday morning.
The Fuso Fighter (UBB 716F), which was flying from Jinja to Kampala, collided with a petroleum tanker (UAY077A/UAY 928A) that was flying in the opposite way.
According to Ssezibwa Region police spokesman Hellen Butoto, the crash occurred about 5:20 a.m. in Kitigima Village.
The fuel tanker driver and his assistant survived and were sent to Jinja Hospital in critical condition.
“Both vehicles remained at the scene awaiting towing while investigations were underway.” According to the police,
The crushed remnants of the massive cars provided visual illustrations of the severity of the catastrophe.
The accident slowed traffic on the route as onlookers watched police and volunteers work to clear the road.
