The Directorate of traffic and road safety PRO, SP kananura Michael has clarified on the actual number of fatalities so far recorded in the grisly Gulu High way crash to 46 from the initially reported 63.
Initially, Kananura had revealed that 63 people had been confirmed dead and several others injured in the road fatal crash that occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala-Gulu Highway.
However a few hours later, the traffic police PRO noted that the force erred in the number of fatalities after it declared 17 Kiryandongo bus crash survivors dead.
“We confirm that the total number of fatalities resulting from the tragic fatal crash along the Kampala–Gulu Highway at Kitaleeba Village stands at 46, according to the latest update from the hospital” he said.
Kananura added, “At the time of the crash, several victims were found unconscious, and some may have been mistakenly included in the initial fatality count”.
Kananura said the force is working in close coordination with health and emergency services to ensure accurate and timely updates as the situation develops.
Museveni Mourns Victims of Gulu Highway Crash, Orders UGX 5 Million Compensation to Families
President Yoweri Museveni in mourning for the victims of the crash has ordered for UGX 5 million payment to bereaved families which have lost their loved one in the tragic accident along Gulu highway.
“I have learnt with sadness about the tragic accident that occurred this morning along the Kampala–Gulu highway, claiming many lives,” Museveni said.
Museveni added, “I extend my condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a quick recovery. I have directed the State House Comptroller to give Shs 5 million to each bereaved family and Shs 1 million to the injured,” he said.
President Museveni further urged all road users to exercise utmost caution to prevent such tragedies.
