Makindu Village in Shock as Coach Catches Fire After Near-Miss with Boda Boda in Buikwe District
Residents Blame Accident on Sugar Cane-Carrying Motorcyclist; Casualties Still Unknown as Investigation Continues
Residents of Makindu Village in Buikwe District are still reeling from shock after a horrific accident involving a passenger coach that overturned and caught fire following a near-collision with a boda boda rider. The incident, which occurred on [insert date], has left the community in mourning as authorities work to determine the exact number of casualties.
Eyewitness Accounts: Boda Boda Rider Blamed
According to local residents, the accident was triggered when a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) rider carrying sugarcane allegedly swerved into the middle of the road, forcing the bus driver to make a sudden evasive maneuver. In the process, the coach lost control, veered off the road, and overturned before bursting into flames.
“The boda boda guy was careless, driving recklessly with sugarcane blocking his view. The bus driver tried to avoid him but ended up losing control,” said one shaken eyewitness.
Rescue Efforts and Police Response
Emergency teams rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire and assist survivors. The wreckage of the bus has since been towed to Nyenga Police Station in Lugazi District for further inspection.
Police spokesperson [insert name if available] confirmed the incident but stated that the exact number of fatalities and injuries remains unknown as investigations are still ongoing. “We are working to establish the full circumstances of the accident and will release a detailed report in due course,” the spokesperson said.
Community Calls for Road Safety Measures
The tragic accident has reignited concerns over road safety in the region, particularly regarding reckless driving by boda boda riders and the transportation of oversized loads. Locals are urging authorities to enforce stricter traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“This could have been avoided if boda boda riders followed traffic rules. We need more police presence on this road,” said a Makindu resident.
As families anxiously await news of their loved ones, authorities are expected to provide updates on the death toll and possible arrests. Meanwhile, the wreckage at Nyenga Police Station will undergo examination to determine if mechanical failure contributed to the accident.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving on Uganda’s roads, prompting calls for immediate action to enhance safety measures.
