At least four people were admitted to Lira Regional Referral Hospital after a serious road crash on February 23 at 13:49 pm at Ngetta Ginnery on the Lira-Kitgum road.
It is alleged that motorcycle registration number UMA 246JR, a blue Spiro electric motorcycle, was coming from the Kitgum side heading towards Lira City at a high speed.
Upon reaching Ngetta Ginnery, the rider knocked down a pedestrian and subsequently lost control of the motorcycle. He fell on the left side of the road together with two passengers.
SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO for North Kyoga Region, said investigations into the serious crash have started.
Traffic police officers led by Sergeant Oponi Alex and others, he said, promptly visited and documented the scene.
“The four victims, namely the rider, the pedestrian, and the two other passengers, were rushed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention,” he added.
The motorcycle was towed to Lira City Central Police Station pending inspection.
He added: “The case has been formally registered at Lira City CPS, and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.
“As police, we urge all road users to observe traffic regulations, especially speed limits, to prevent similar incidents. Further updates will be communicated as investigations progress.”
Spiro is a leading African electric vehicle (EV) company, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Dubai, focused on transforming mobility through sustainable electric motorbikes and a widespread battery-swapping infrastructure.
The company is operating in Uganda, Togo, Benin, and Rwanda.
According to information available on their official website, Spiro aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency and has deployed over 30,000 bikes and more than 600 swapping stations.
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