The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has been involved in a road accident, Daily Star has learned.
The incident occurred in Kagadi District as the Minister was en route to Fort Portal to attend the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Kingdom Headquarters.
“Our car was involved in a horrific accident in Kagadi on our way to Fort Portal for the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference. I’m grateful for our driver’s quick thinking and skillful maneuvers that saved us,” Balaam said in a brief statement.
Tragically, a boda boda rider lost his life in the accident, and two occupants of the Minister’s vehicle sustained injuries.
Further details about the condition of the injured passengers and the cause of the accident are yet to be confirmed.
