A dark cloud has covered Universe College Secondary School in Bujumbura Division Hoima Municipality after two senior four candidates were on Tuesday knocked dead by a speeding vehicle along the Hoima Kaiso Tonya road.
The deadly accident involved a motor vehicle registration number UBF 040W Toyota Hillux double cabin and a motorcycle registration number UDP 413Q.
According to the Albertine regional police spokesperson Julius Hakiza, the motorcycle was being ridden by one Alfred Avutia, a resident of Bulemwa cell in Hoima municipality who died on spot.
“They were all heading in the same direction. The car hit the cyclist who lost control then knocked three pedestrians killing two on spot,” said Hakiza.
“At the time of the accident, the students were from sitting their final Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams heading back to their respective homes,” said Hakiza.
The unidentified driver fled immediately after the accident.
Good Lord comfort the bereaved families. Rest in peace
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