Five people have been confirmed dead and six others injured following a road crash along the Masaka–Kyotera highway.
The crash occurred this morning at around 11:00 am at Botero Trading Centre
According to Southern Region Police spokesperson Twaha Kasirye, the accident involved a speeding Hino truck registration number T813DYP/T251ZH and a taxi commonly referred to as a “drone” registration number UBH 378W
Kasirye said the taxi had parked on the roadside at Botero Trading Centre to offload passengers when it was hit by the truck, which was reportedly coming from the same direction.
He identified the deceased as three female adults and two males.
He explained that the bodies were taken to Kalisizo Referral Hospital for post-mortem.
Kasirye said the injured, who include five men and one woman, were rushed to different health facilities, including Kalisizo Referral Hospital and Masaka Hospital for treatment.
Police said the driver of the truck has been arrested to assist with investigations, while both vehicles have been impounded for inspection.
Police have condemned reckless driving, warning motorists to observe road safety regulations to prevent similar fatal crashes.
