Swerving to save a pedestrian sent a Kakise Bus Company vehicle smashing into an electricity pole near Soroti City. Conductor Ayaga Emmanuel confirmed driver Alfred Mandeo sustained severe injuries during the midnight crash. The bus carried twenty passengers plus four crew members when it lost control, avoiding someone crossing the road.
Survivors received treatment at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital and nearby health centers. Emmanuel suffered only minor hand injuries thanks to rapid first responder intervention. He identified inspector Emuru and turn man Amos among the crew aboard that fateful journey. Fueling occurred normally before departure from Soroti toward Kampala.
Authorities have not released official casualty counts or confirmed specific accident causes yet. This incident adds to growing road safety concerns across Ugandan highways recently. Motorists face renewed calls for caution following multiple crashes in recent weeks. Emergency responders deserve credit for reaching the Television area scene quickly after the impact.
Survivors received treatment at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital and nearby health centers. Emmanuel suffered only minor hand injuries thanks to rapid first responder intervention. He identified inspector Emuru and turn man Amos among the crew aboard that fateful journey. Fueling occurred normally before departure from Soroti toward Kampala.
Authorities have not released official casualty counts or confirmed specific accident causes yet. This incident adds to growing road safety concerns across Ugandan highways recently. Motorists face renewed calls for caution following multiple crashes in recent weeks. Emergency responders deserve credit for reaching the Television area scene quickly after the impact.
