Police has confirmed that nine people perished in the Lwengo fatal accident.
The accident happened at around 7:30 p.m. at Kaganda, towards Kyojja Swamp in Kinoni, along the Masaka – Mbarara highway in the Lwengo district.
It is alleged that motor vehicle Reg No RAF 168S/RL 1426 Mercedes Benz Actros trailer from Masaka heading to Mbarara side had a rear tyre bust, lost control and crossed over to the lane of on-coming vehicles, and ramming into vehicles: Reg No UBJ 084N Toyota Hiace and UAP 126A (Mark II Grand), from the opposite direction which were travelling to Masaka.
The police say that 12 injured victims were rushed to Masaka Hospital for first aid, but one is in critical condition.
According to ASP Faridah Nampiima, the PRO Traffic and Road Safety, Police Fire and Rescue Services personnel are at the scene to remove bodies as some remain stuck, but details of the deceased and the injured will be shared in due course.
Meanwhile, the police disclosed that 55 people lost their lives and 212 were injured in the 206 accidents registered across the country between December 23 and December 26.