One Killed, another injured in fatal accident in Oyam

A fatal crash has occurred at Ngato Swamp along the Gulu-Kamudini Highway in Oyam district, sealing off the route.

A trailer traveling towards Gulu developed mechanical issues & while its driver was fixing it, another trailer rammed into it, killing that driver instantly & injuring the other one driving SP Kananura Michael the Traffic Police Community Liaison Officer confirms.

The incident has completely blocked the road. Efforts are underway to tow the vehicles.

Consequently , Police guided that Motorists use the alternative routes to avoid delays.

Gulu-bound motorists were advised to Divert via Minakulu town council, connect to Oyam-Lira road-Kamudini.

Kampala-bound motorists were urged to Divert at Kamudini-Atapara-Oyam road-Minakulu-Gulu Road.

Lira-bound motorists we asked to Connect to Aboke-Iceme Road in Oyam-Bobi-Gulu Road-Gulu.

Kampala-bound heavily loaded trucks we asked to Divert from Kamudini-Aboke-Iceme-Bobi-Gulu Highway.

Gulu-bound heavily loaded trucks were to Divert from Bobi & follow the same route up to Kamudini.

“We urge motorists to Exercise patience & discipline. Adhere to directives from officers on the ground.Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.” Said SP Kananura Michael, the Traffic Police spokesman.