Wall collapses on family
Police in Kasese are investigating circumstances under which one child died and three others sustained injuries after walls collapsed on them during heavy rains on Sunday.
The victims are all from the same family in Mubuku Scheme ward, Nyamwamba division in Kasese Municipality.
Eye witnesses allege that on that fateful day, heavy rains accompanied by strong winds blew off the roof of the house with eight occupants before the walls collapsed on them. Some of the victims survived after escaping from the house but others were affected.
The deceased, identified as Kambale Sindifayo was found buried under the rubble by locals who rushed to rescue the family.
Wall collapses on family
The Rwenzori East police spokesperson, ASP Nelson Tumushime confirmed the incident but said the police were conducting more investigations into the incident.
He says rescue efforts were conducted by a team from the Red Cross and police who transported the injured to Rukoki HCIV for management.
The Sunday rains also destroyed four houses and several gardens in the area.
Wall collapses on family
