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By Our Reporter
SANGA — A Tausi Bus, registration number UBP 845W, traveling from Kampala to Mbarara, was involved in a serious accident late Wednesday night after colliding with a Global Bus in Omukyaapa, Sanga. According to witnesses, the Tausi Bus, which was carrying 67 passengers, was overspeeding and attempting to overtake the Global Bus, registration number UBE 259P, which was also coming from Kampala to Mbarara, when the accident occurred. The incident happened at around 11:00 p.m. The driver of the Tausi Bus, identified as Aziz, reportedly tried to overtake the Global Bus at a high speed but was forced to swerve back into the lane when another vehicle appeared in front. In the process, he knocked Global Bus, which was being driven by the driver only known as Sadique.
Authorities towing away the bus for further investigation
Mwesigwa, a passenger on the Global Bus, described the accident as fatal, although the exact number of casualties could not be confirmed by the time of reporting. "The driver of the Tausi Bus was overspeeding, and when he tried to overtake, he saw another vehicle approaching and couldn't maneuver back safely. That's when he hit the Global Bus, and overtuned" Mwesigwa explained.
Security took control of the situation immediately but could not release details about the number of injuries or fatalities
Emergency services and authorities arrived at the scene and took control of the situation, though they did not immediately release details about the number of injuries or fatalities. The bus was later removed from the scene, and investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the damage and casualties.
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