By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Police have started investigations into circumstances under which three people were reportedly knocked by a speeding vehicle at Kyababinga junction along Kasese-Mbarara high way in Kasese Municipality.
SP Nelson Tumushime, the Police spokesperson for Rwenzori East Region, confirmed the incident and identified the victims as Mr. Stephen Katusime, a Boda-Boda rider.
The passengers are; Mr. Muhammad Tony Kenene Tonny, a market vendor, admitted at Mt, St, Mary’s Hospital and Mr. Joachim Bwambale currently receiving medication at St. Paul’s Hospital in Kasese municipality.
At his sick bed at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, the 19-year-old Boda –Boda rider from eKyababinga stage, Mr. Stephen Katusime whose one leg has been amputated, said they were knocked as he crossed the road to Kyababinga trading Centre. Mr. Katusiime speaking……
Mr. Tony Kanene Muhammad, a passenger and a victim had earlier told our reporter that it was too late before realizing that the speeding van was near them. Mr. Kanene speaking………
In a separate interview later, the NUP flag bearer for the local council three local council three seat forCentral Division in Kasese Municipality, Mr. Kato Zunguka, calls for road humps and a police check point along the deadly eKyababinga stretch he described as blood thirsty. Mr. Zunguka speaking……
Kasese Guide Radio wishes quick recovery to the victims. END