A devastating road crash along the Kampala-Gulu highway in Nakasongola District has claimed the lives of five people and left six others critically injured, police confirmed Monday morning.
The accident occurred on the night of Sunday, June 8, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m. in Kyalweza village, Wabinyonyi Sub-county.
It involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace, registration number UA 415AV, and a Nissan Diesel, registration number UBL 615T. Both drivers are yet to be identified, as investigations continue.
According to ASP Sam Twineamazima, the Public Relations Officer for the Savannah Region, preliminary findings point to reckless driving by the Toyota Hiace.
“It is alleged that the Toyota Hiace, which was coming from the Kampala side at a very high speed, left its lane and collided head-on with the Nissan that was coming from the Gulu side. The impact killed five people instantly and left six others injured,” ASP Twineamazima said in an official police statement.
Police were quickly notified of the incident and responded immediately. Officers cordoned off the crash scene, documented evidence, and recorded statements from eyewitnesses.
Emergency responders rushed the injured to Nakasongola Health Centre IV and Kiryandongo Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to Nakasongola Health Centre IV for postmortem examination, while the mangled vehicles were towed to Katuugo Park Yard for inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).
ASP Twineamazima assured the public that investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to identify the victims and determine the full circumstances leading to the tragedy.
“More inquiries are still at hand,” he added, calling for increased caution and responsible driving on Uganda’s roads, particularly on the busy Kampala-Gulu highway, which has been prone to fatal accidents.
The crash is a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of speeding and reckless driving, and police have reiterated their appeal to motorists to adhere to traffic regulations to save lives.
