An accident has occurred near Karuma, where a bus travelling from Gulu to Kampala hits down an elephant, and one person was reported dead and several others injured, according to authorities.
However, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) spokesperson, Bashir Hangi, confirmed the incident, stating that the Makome bus, registration number UAR 339 M, collided with the elephant on its route. Additionally, our team is now actively searching for the elephant to assess its condition.
Hangi urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially when driving in wildlife-rich areas, reiterating the authority’s repeated warnings about the dangers of speeding on these roads.
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This is the second incident of the kind in this area in just under a year.
In November last year, a truck with registration number UBP 616E ran over and killed an elephant despite strict guidelines against speeding in the national park.
Furthermore, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) spokesperson, Bashir Hangi, confirmed the incident, stating that the Makome bus, registration number UAR 339 M, collided with the elephant on its route. Additionally, our team is now actively searching for the elephant to assess its condition.
In conclusion, we encourage the government to be vigilant about these wild animals and preserve them properly in their cages for the proper safety of the people of Uganda.
written by @enock katamba
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Enock Katamba – Journalist | Founder of Uncovered Ug (uncoveredug.com)
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