A UPDF vehicle which was being driven at a high speed has knocked dead a child in Nyakasanga II ward, Kasese.
The vehicle also claimed a soldier in, Kasese Municipality.
ASP, Alex Amutuhaire, the OC Traffic Commander, Kasese Central Division, says preliminary findings indicate that the Monday Afternoon incident happened when the speeding Land Cruiser registration number H4DF 2147 veered-off the road as the driver attempted to dodge a child who was about to cross the road.
The vehicle then knocked the pillar of a nearby building, eventually injuring an officer seated behind, who was moments later pronounced dead.
Herbert Bumbi, the owner the building, said he heard a loud bang while he was inside his room and on coming out, found a cloud of dust and saw a kid lying down.
He is not yet certain if he will seek compensation for his damaged building.
Residents blamed the accident on over-speeding, accusing soldiers of habitually driving at terrible speed without considering other road users.
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The identifies of the child and the soldier were yet to be ascertained as police and residents struggled to save the lives of the victims.
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