At least eleven people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a fatal road crash in Lwengo District in the early hours of Tuesday.
The accident occurred at around 1:30 am on April 7, 2026, at Kalegero Corner along the Masaka–Mbarara Highway. It involved a bus, registration number UAL 492H, belonging to Kasaba Bus Company, and a Tata lorry, registration number UBH 013Q.
Emergency responders rushed the injured victims to Lyantonde Hospital for treatment. The bodies of those who died were also taken to the same facility’s mortuary pending post-mortem examinations.
Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Road safety remains a major concern in Uganda. According to traffic police data, the country recorded 26,044 road crashes in 2025, an increase from 25,107 in 2024, with more than 5,300 fatalities. Authorities attribute most accidents to human factors such as speeding, reckless overtaking, and poor decision-making.
