THREE INJURED IN POKO POKO BUS ACCIDENT

BY Musa Polite

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In Fort Portal—

Three people were injured in an accident that involved a Pokopoko bus along Fort Portal-Kampala Highway yesterday noon.

According to ASP Vincent Twesige the Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, the accident occurred at Kitumba Kabegira, central division Fort Portal city, when a pokopoko bus Reg. No. UAQ 226W collided with a Pajero Reg. No. UBB 121S causing serious injuries to some of the passengers.

Twesige attributed the accident to reckless driving by the bus driver. The injured persons, whose names could not be established by press time, were rushed to Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.

Abudul Kadir the Rwenzori West Regional Traffic Officer warns drivers against over speeding, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

He cautions people to be responsible while on the road especially this Christmas season.

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