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3 injured in serious crash at Namboole Flyover amid heavy rainfall

Three people were injured in a serious road crash on Friday morning, November 1, at around 6:30 am at the Namboole Flyover on Kireka-Bweyogerere Road.

A Nissan, traveling from Bweyogerere to Kireka, collided with the oncoming Toyota Hiace during heavy rainfall.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Kananura, the Community Liaison/Public Relations Officer for the Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, confirmed that the crash involved a Nissan Fuga (registration UBG 615A) and a Toyota Hiace (registration UAX 036F).

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Preliminary reports indicate that the Nissan, traveling from Bweyogerere to Kireka, collided with the oncoming Toyota Hiace during heavy rainfall. The impact injured three people, including both drivers and a passenger in the Nissan. The collision also caused the Nissan to catch fire.

Kananura stated that the fire brigade responded promptly, extinguishing the blaze and preventing further damage. The Toyota driver was rushed to Gwatilo Hospital, while the Nissan driver was taken to Nakasero Hospital for medical attention.

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Both vehicles have been towed to Bweyogerere Police Station for further investigation.

Kananura urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly in poor weather conditions. He emphasised the importance of parking and waiting for the weather to improve if visibility becomes severely limited.

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