The incident occurred on the night of January 15, 2025, in Cyeru Cell, Matarama Village.
The truck, carrying wooden planks and eight passengers, veered off the road.
Three passengers died on the spot, while four others sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Kibirizi Health Center for treatment. One person escaped unscathed.
The deceased were identified as Ndayizeye Venuste, Hagenimana Erneste, and Hakizimana Abraham, all residents of Nyamasheke District, Karengera Sector, Gasayo Cell, Nyamugari Village.
Nyanza District Mayor, Erasme Ntazinda, confirmed the incident, revealing that the truck driver fled the scene and is now being sought by authorities.
'It happened in the wee hours. It is suspected that the driver was fatigued and sleepy at the wheel, causing the truck to leave the road,' he said.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/fuso-truck-accident-in-nyanza-claims-three-lives
