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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>A Swedish diplomat and a Ugandan national have died following a road crash at Magamaga weighbridge along Jinja \u2013Iganga road.<\/p>\n

Police identified the diplomat as Lindberg Ljabauskas Urlika who died on the spot after the car, registration number CD 0615 U, in which they were driving collided with a Fuso truck as the driver of the former attempted to overtake another vehicle.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne Ugandan yet to be identified also died on arrival at Jinja hospital. Another Swedish national is admitted in the same Hospital,\u201d said Busoga East Police spokesperson, Ms Diana Nandaula.<\/p>\n

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She added:\u201cThe Pajero was trying to overtake and tried to swerve off the road to dodge an oncoming Fuso heading to Iganga so they collided head to side. The Pajero was heading to Jinja.\u201d<\/p>\n

The wreckages of both vehicles were towed to Magamaga police station as investigations continue.<\/p>\n

“Be more careful because most accidents are a result of speeding and recklessness,” Ms Nandaula cautioned motorists.<\/p>\n

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