MASINDI: ONE PERSON DIES IN FUSO LORRY FIRE

By Yosam Gucwaki
www.mknewslink.com
In Masindi—-
One person has been burnt to death and another one is admitted at Masindi general hospital after a fuso lorry caught fire in Kirasa along the Masindi -Kampala high way this morning.
The deceased has only been identified as Waiswa the turnman of Fuso lorry registration number UAT 647W, while the injured has only been identified as Faizo the driver.
Speaking to www.mknewslink.com at the scene, Eric sendege Masindi district traffic officer said that the accident happened at 5am.
He explained that a Truck of the Himumodel registration number UBB 575W which was carrying merchandise from Kampala heading to Masindi developed a mechanical problem and was parked by the road side.
Meanwhile, the speeding Fusso Lorry registration number which was also coming from Kampala carrying cement heading to Masindi rammed into the lorry, sending both of them to overturn. Due to the excess heat, the FUSO caught fire burning its occupants.
He however said that the exact cause of the accident is yet to be known.

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