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At least 79 people have died in road crashes in just one week.

31 July, 2023
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At least 79 people have died in road crashes in just one week, with 41 killed by commercial motorcycles (Boda Bodas) 


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The traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura today told journalists at the police headquarters at Naguru that the 79 were killed in 457 accidents that happened around the country in a period of one week.

According to the traffic police report the accidents killed 79 people and left 338 injured.

Kananura said they also carried out operations targeting boda bodas without permits, carrying more than one passenger and those riding without helmets and reflector jackets.

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