Five people have been confirmed dead, and 21 others injured in a road crash that occurred last night at Mayanja Valley along the Kampala-Bombo Road.
The crash involved nine motor vehicles—UBQ 745N T/Noah, UAY 704B T/Hiace, UAT 652K T/Hiace, UBK 769A Fuso Super Grande, UBD 829G T/Hiace, UAL 333C T/Corolla, UAV 026F T/Hiace, UBQ 062B T/Sienta, and UBD 483N T/Hiace—as well as one motorcycle (UES 773K Yamaha).
According to Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananura, preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of motor vehicle UBK 769A Fuso Super Grande, traveling from Kampala to Bombo, lost control while descending Mayanja Valley, resulting in a collision with nine vehicles and one motorcycle traveling in the same direction.
The incident instantly killed five occupants in other vehicles and the motorcycle rider while injuring 21 passengers in the T/Hiaces.
The injured victims were rushed to Mulago Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Mulago City Mortuary.
The vehicles involved were towed to Kawempe Police Station for inspection as investigations commenced.
“We urge all motorists to prioritize road safety by ensuring their vehicles are well-maintained, adhering to speed limits, and driving defensively to prevent such tragic incidents,” said Kananura.
