By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Business was paralyzed this afternoon in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha town council Kasese district, after Mpondwe Bridge that connects Bwera town to Bwera Expo Business zone allegedly collapsed.
Mr. Selvest Mapoze, the area local council three chairperson confirmed to this Radio that the bridge which initially had cracks caused by scrap dealers collapsed at 2.00pm.
Mapoze said an emergency diversion for light vehicles has been made, while for heavy vehicles, they are still waiting for the intervention of Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA. Mr. Mapoze speaking…
Mr. Gregory Makotsa, the chairperson local council three for Bwera sub-county, who rushed at the scene reported high traffic, water over flow but with no harm among pedestrians and motorcyclists by press time. Mr. Gregory speaking….
Gregory called for expedited investigations about suspected scrap dealers who were recently arrested to help with police investigations. END.