By BigEyeUg Team
State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has revealed that he survived a tragic car accident while en route to Fort Portal for the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference.
The incident occurred in Kagadi District, where the minister’s convoy was involved in a horrific crash that claimed the life of a boda boda rider.
In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Minister Balaam expressed deep gratitude for surviving the ordeal and praised his driver’s quick and skillful response that helped avoid an even worse outcome.
“Thank God for His mercy. Our car was involved in a horrific accident in Kagadi on our way to Fort Portal for the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference. I’m grateful for our driver’s quick thinking and skillful maneuvers that saved us,” Balaam posted.
Tragically, the accident resulted in the death of the boda boda rider and left two members of the minister’s team injured.
“Sadly, a boda boda rider lost his life, and two of our people were injured. May the deceased soul rest in peace. My condolences to the family, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery,” he added.
The minister’s statement has drawn a wave of concern and sympathy from the public, with many expressing their condolences to the bereaved family and well wishes for the injured.
Authorities have yet to release an official report on the cause of the accident, but investigations are expected to follow.