Mbale, Uganda | At least three people were seriously injured on Sunday after a Kakise Bus Company coach lost control and crashed into a building along Kumi Road in Mbale City.
The bus, registration number UBB 226H, was travelling from Kampala to Soroti when it veered off the road and slammed into Mbale General Clinic, causing extensive damage to the facility.
The accident also left a car belonging to Mr. James Bwire, popularly known as Mbabazi, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Mbale, and several motorcycles badly damaged.
Eyewitnesses said the bus driver was attempting to find space to park for loading and offloading passengers when he lost control of the vehicle.
The bus reportedly swerved off the road and ploughed into the building before stopping.
Emergency responders and police officers quickly arrived at the scene to assist the injured and control traffic along the busy stretch of Kumi Road.
The victims were later rushed to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention.
Authorities said preliminary findings point to reckless driving and mechanical failure as possible causes of the crash.
Investigations are ongoing.
