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Seven-year-old killed, another critically injured in Soroti road accident

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Seven-year-old  killed, another critically injured in Soroti road accident
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A tragic accident in Soroti has claimed the life of a 7-year-old child and left another fighting for her life.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Opuyo Ward, Omalera A, about one kilometre from Soroti High School, formerly Rehema S.S.

ASP Obukulem Edison, Acting PRO for East Kyoga, confirmed in a media update that the victims, both 7-year-old pupils of St. Enock Nursery and Primary School, were struck by a taxi.

Eriku Jonathan died at the scene, whileย  Vivian Akolaย  was rushed to a medical facility in critical condition.

The taxi, a white Toyota Hiace with registration number UBH 305Z, fled the scene, and authorities are actively investigating the incident.

The driver remains at large.

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