Five Injured as Three Truck Collision Near Makumbiri Bridge Leaves Scene of Wreckage

Emergency teams are responding to a serious collision involving three trucks near Makumbiri Bridge early Monday morning, which left five people injured and killed two cattle. The crash occurred shortly after sunrise along a busy highway, prompting police, paramedics, and fire rescue crews to rush to the scene.

According to preliminary reports, the crash occurred along the busy highway shortly after sunrise, prompting a rapid response from police, paramedics and fire rescue crews. One of the trucks was transporting livestock, and the force of the impact resulted in two cattle dying at the scene, while several others were left distressed.

Authorities said the injured victims who include drivers and passengers were rushed to the nearest health facility for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately released, but officials confirmed that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening at this stage.

Traffic was temporarily slowed as rescue teams worked to clear debris, secure the affected vehicles and ensure that surviving livestock were safely contained. Officers also cordoned off part of the road to allow investigators to assess the scene and determine the cause of the crash.

Police have urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching the area as recovery operations continue. Further details are expected once the investigation progresses.