By Peter Luzinda
KAMPALA
A truck carrying construction materials reportedly lost its brakes and crashed into four other vehicles along Kiwempe Road in Kabalagala, Kampala, killing two people and leaving three others seriously injured.
The accident happened at about 9:20am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, along the road connecting the Lukuli side to Kiwempe Road, off Ggaba Road.
Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura said preliminary findings indicate that the Isuzu truck, registration number UAW 675F, was descending towards Kiwempe Road when it developed a mechanical problem involving its braking system.
The driver reportedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles, including a motorcycle carrying two people, before the truck came to a stop against a Fuso Fighter.
The five vehicles involved were an Isuzu truck (UAW 675F), a Fuso Fighter (UA 547BK), a Volvo (UBM 973Y), a Toyota Super Custom (UBB 711Z) and a Boxer motorcycle (UFT 619Z).
The impact also damaged a nearby commercial building.
Kananura confirmed that the motorcycle rider and the truck driver died in the crash, while three other people, including a passenger in the truck, sustained serious injuries.
The injured victims were taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Police have commenced investigations to establish the exact cause of the accident and the circumstances surrounding the reported mechanical failure.
Kananura urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are in good mechanical condition before travelling, warning drivers to exercise particular caution when navigating hills and steep roads.
He also cautioned against overloading and urged motorists to maintain proper control of their vehicles.
The accident left several vehicles damaged and disrupted movement along the busy Kabalagala road as emergency response and police operations were conducted.
