Rumbek: 2 die in fatal road accident

Traffic authorities in Rumbek County of Lakes State say a fatal accident involving a commercial truck and a motorcycle also known as Boda Boda left two motorists dead.

Traffic authorities in Rumbek County of Lakes State say a fatal accident involving a commercial truck and a motorcycle also known as Boda Boda left two motorists dead.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday, the traffic police investigator in Rumbek, Awet Deng, said the accident took place on Tuesday evening at Rumbek market.

He said, "Laat Nhom-gol aged 25 years, a bodaboda rider and his passenger Makur Mading aged 26 died when a commercial truck collided with them inside Rumbek market at 6 pm."

Deng said the commercial truck driver, a Somali national, has been arrested, investigations ongoing, and court trial to begin next week. 

He urged all road users to respect traffic rules and regulations.

“First of all, the entire road condition is not good. This needs all the drivers both motorcyclists and car drivers to know that roads inside Rumbek are one-way traffic. There is a need to observe which one is for the entry and exit,” Deng explained. 

Rumbek State Hospital Administrator Matur Rany verified that they received two bodies for post-mortem examinations, saying there are frequent reports of fatal accidents reported in the town.