Sixty-three people have died after several vehicles crashed on a highway in Uganda, police said on Wednesday. Two buses travelling in opposite directions met head on while trying to overtake two other vehicles – a lorry and a car – on the Kampala-Gulu Highway at 00:15 local time (21:15 GMT), according to the Uganda Police Force. One of the buses swerved in an attempt to avoid a crash, but in the process caused a head on and side collision that led to a chain reaction in which other vehicles lost control and overturned. As well as the fatalities, passengers of the vehicles involved and several others were injured, police said. An investigation has been launched. The injured have been taken to hospital in the western town of Kiryandongo. Following the crash on the road – which connects the capital Kampala in the south to the northern city of Gulu – police urged motorists to avoid dangerous and careless overtaking. They stated this remains one of the leading causes of crashes in the country. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Over 60 Lives in Uganda
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Over 60 Lives in Uganda
A horrific collision involving multiple vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway has resulted in the deaths of 63 individuals, according to local police. The crash highlights ongoing issues with road safety in the region.
In a devastating accident on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, 63 people have lost their lives following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning. The incident involved two buses and other vehicles, leading to serious injuries among passengers. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter while urging drivers to practice safer road behavior.
