Eight Passengers died and five were seriously injured in an accident on Friday at about 11:30 Am at Rugarika sector in Kamonyi district.
The accident occurred when two vehicles got involved in a head-on collision. One car was heading to Ngororero district and another was enroute from Nyanza. The vehicles are said to be belonging to Horizon Express and Africa Tours both are transport companies.
34 passengers from both vehicles sustained minor or serious injuries. 15 causalities are being hospitalized.
Police spokesperson Chief Superintendent BADEGE said the accident was caused by reckless driving and overspeeding.
Chief. Supt. Badege also calls upon passengers to report to police via SMS cases of reckless driving.
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