Comedians belonging to a local drama group known as Tuli Bulala Family were on Saturday involved in a nasty accident on their way to perform in western Uganda.
The news of the incident started circulating on social media in the afternoon after some group members including Patricia Nabakooza and Jose Chakala alias Landlord posted photos showing the vehicle they were using to travel, which appeared severely crashed. The cause of the accident was yet to be established by press time.
But according to information gathered, the accident happened along Kampala – Masaka Highway as the crew was heading to Ntungamo District. Seven members of the drama group reportedly sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital. Two of them including Taata Kimbowa and Ashi Powerz are said to be in critical condition.
The car in which they were traveling after the accident. Photo/Courtesy
No fatalities had been reported by Sunday morning.
“We had an accident along the way. Our friends were severely hurt. Everyone has sustained wounds. Some were put on oxygen and others are still in comma. Our situation is not currently good. We have recorded this video to inform the people of Rubaare and Ntungamo that our colleagues are not available but some of us will be able to show up to entertain you,” Weird Pastor, a member of Tuli Bulala said in a clip shared on social media on Saturday.
Tuli Bulala Family is a group of youthful entertainers famously known for acting skits that are largely posted on Tik Tok. Their craft has not only earned them a big following on the social media app but also endorsements and deals from big brands and companies that always employ them to create content used market their goods and services online.
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