The dead have been idified; Joseph Habumugisha, 53, the driver from Kicukiro, Niyomwungeri Theogene, 37, Nyarugenge, Kanyandekwe Michael, 31, Nyarugenge, Mukarubuga Erida, 54, from Huye, Dushimimana Therese and the sixth whose identities have not yet been established by press time.
It is said that the incident took place yesterday when the driver steered to the wrong way crossing the bridge along the road under construction located in Gafunzo village hence slipping in the river and washed away. The river was flooded.
Residents in the area said the automobile carried three men and three women. It is said that three people on board were going to visit friends while three others were given a free drive.
The mayor of Ruhango district, Valens Habarurema has told IGIHE that the bridge where the incident happened had been completed and is used by passengers and other vehicles.
“Police has started investigation but the bridge was already completed and operational. The driver used the wrong way as he crossed the bridge leading the vehicle to slip in the river. Their bodies have been recovered from the river and taken to Gitwe Hospital. We condole with bereaved families,” he said.
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