By Our Reporter
KIRYANDONGO
A fatal road crash involving three vehicles has left five people dead with scores nursing injuries at Kiryandongo Hospital.
According to SP Kananura Michael, Uganda Police Traffic Spokesperson, the tragic accident occurred today, Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 at approximately 2:00am at California Village in Bweyale Town Council, along the Gulu–Kampala Highway in Kiryandongo District.
He says the crash involved motor vehicles UA 657CM (Bus belonging to Nile Coach), UBQ 350T (King Long Bus) and UBF 576B (Sino Truck).
Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of a Mega Bus, travelling from Gulu to Kampala, rammed into a stationary Sino truck at the above mentioned location. Upon impact, the driver lost control of the vehicle and subsequently knocked a Nile Coach bus which also lost control and overturned.
As a result of the crash, 03 passengers of the Mega Bus died instantly at the scene. 11 other passengers in the same bus sustained injuries and were rushed to Kiryandongo Hospital for treatment where 02 victims later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to 05.
Police investigations into the exact circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Kananura however, advises Motorists to always place triangular warning signs when vehicles break down on the road to alert other road users.
He says Motorists should also ensure that broken-down vehicles are removed from the roadway within the shortest possible time and drive at controlled speeds especially at night, while remaining vigilant for possible obstacles on the road.
