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The accident, which involved a truck, claimed 11 lives at the scene, with four more victims succumbing to their injuries on Tuesday
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Kampala, Uganda – The death toll from the tragic accident that occurred on Monday in Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road has risen to 15, according to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango. The accident, which involved a truck, claimed 11 lives at the scene, with four more victims succumbing to their injuries on Tuesday.
In addition to the fatalities, 24 people were injured, with 15 currently in intensive care and nine others receiving treatment in a regular ward at Kiruddu Hospital. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed, and police are utilizing DNA testing to assist with identification.
The driver of the truck responsible for the accident remains at large, and authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
"We will release the victims' bodies to their families once identification is complete," Onyango stated during the press briefing.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for stricter road safety measures along the busy Kampala-Bombo route. The police urge anyone with information about the truck driver to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
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