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PHOTOS: 20 Confirmed Dead In Link Bus Accident

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Uganda Police has so far confirmed that 20 people have died in the fatal link bus accident in Kyenjojo district.

“The territorial Police in Kyenjojo responded to a fatal accident which occurred this morning at around 10.30am, involving a link bus reg No UBA 003S that was traveling to Kampala from Fort portal,” said Farida Nampiima, the PRO of traffic police.

She further added that; “It happened 2KMs from Fort portal city at a place called Sebitoli.

“The injured have been rushed to Buhinga hospital for first aid while the dead are at the same hospital for post-mortem.

“So far 20 people have been confirmed dead, out of whom   thirteen are adults while 7 are juveniles.

“Out of the twenty, 11 are male and nine are female.  Their particulars will be availed in due course. A detailed traffic investigative report to be shared later.”

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