OLUNG, AGAGO DISTRICT – An ambulance has overturned this afternoon in Olung Parish, Lukole Subcounty, Agago District, in Northern Uganda, while transporting a sick student.
According to preliminary reports, the ambulance, registration number LG0069003, was carrying a patient—identified as a student of Patongo Seed Secondary School in Agago District—when the driver lost control while attempting to dodge a badly deteriorated section of the road. The vehicle overturned, leaving its occupants in shock and prompting an immediate rescue operation.
Olung is a parish located in Lukole Subcounty, Agago District, in Northern Uganda. The accident occurred along a road that belongs to the Central Government.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the ambulance was traveling through the area when it encountered the poor road conditions. The driver swerved to avoid the damaged section but tragically lost control, causing the vehicle to roll over.
One person is reported to be in bad condition and has been taken to Dr. Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo Town Council for medical attention. The remaining occupants, including the sick student and a medical officer who was aboard the ambulance, are said to look well despite the crash. The student reportedly acquired additional injuries as a result of the accident. The medical person in the ambulance also got injured in the crash.
Sources at the scene confirmed that there were four passengers plus the driver, totaling five occupants.
Initial rumors suggested that Ocan Albert, a driver attached to Patongo Health Centre IV, was involved in the accident. However, Ocan Albert has just arrived at the venue to assist in the rescue efforts, and it has been confirmed that he was not the driver of the fallen vehicle and he has not got any accident. The ambulance involved in the accident does not belong to Patongo Health Centre IV; rather, Ocan’s ambulance was dispatched to rescue the situation. The driver of the ambulance is Ojok Selestino.
The ambulance is said to be totally damaged and may never be repaired, according to a person who spoke to our reporter at the scene.
Agago District LCV Chairperson Wilson Otto also dispersed a seperate medical team to the scene for rescue and they arrived, swiftly heading to Kalongo.
The road where the accident occurred belongs to the Central Government. The Agago District community and the local government have repeatedly cried out for proper maintenance of the central roads in the district, but no action has been taken. Residents say the situation is becoming increasingly frustrating, as poor road conditions continue to endanger lives and hamper emergency response.
No names have been obtained so far since this is a breaking story, but further details will be published as the situation develops.
By Maktunu Brian
