Two pupils killed, three others injured in Kassanda road accident

Police in Kassanda have arrested a Chinese national identified as Zhao Haizhanga for causing the death of two children in an accident.

Reports indicate that the accident which involved motor vehicle UAU 001V and five juveniles occurred in Kamusenene village along Lubaali, Bukuya Road in Kassanda district.

It is alleged that Zhao Haizhanga was driving M/V reg no. UAU 001V when he attempted to overtake a truck loaded with logs, knocking five pedestrians all juveniles and pupils at Glory Nursery and primary school.

He killed two instantly and injured the other three others yet to be identified.

The deceased have been identified as Matovu Jonathan, aged 5 and Buriana Nantongo, aged 6 all residents of Kamusenene village.

The three victims were rushed to Mityana Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased have been taken to Kassanda health centre IV pending postmortem.

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