At least three people have been confirmed dead and two others seriously injured following a road accident that occurred along Gulu- Kampala Highway on Wednesday.
Reports say two cargo trucks had a head on collision at Nora Trading Centre, Kamdini Sub County in Oyam District.
The accident involved a Fuso Mitsubishi Truck Reg. No. UBD 854 P which was carrying timber headed towards Kamdini Town Council and Isuzu Elif Truck Reg. No. UBH 382 B carrying watermelon headed towards Karuma Town Council.
The officer in charge of Kamdini Police Station, Mr Vincent Mbazira confirmed the incident saying police have already commenced investigations into the accident.
“It was a head-on collision and three died on the spot. The other vehicle had two occupants, fortunately, they were taken to the hospital when they were still alive,” he said.
