By Our Reporter
A tragic road accident claimed the lives of five people and left six others seriously injured following a head-on collision along the Kampala-Gulu Highway on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 PM in Kyalweza Village, Wabinyonyi Subcounty, in Nakasongola District. Authorities confirmed that the crash involved a Toyota Hiace (registration number UA 415AV) and a Nissan Diesel vehicle (registration number UBL 615T). Both vehicles, white in colour, were reportedly being driven by unidentified individuals at the time of the incident.
According to ASP Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Region Police spokesperson, preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Hiace was speeding from the Kampala direction when it veered into the opposite lane, resulting in a devastating collision with the oncoming Nissan vehicle en route from Gulu.
“All five fatalities were confirmed at the scene,” Twineamazima said. “The six injured survivors were rushed to Nakasongola Health Centre IV and Kiryandongo Hospital for medical attention.”
The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Nakasongola Health Centre IV for postmortem examinations. Police are still working to identify the victims and notify their next of kin.
Both vehicles involved in the accident have since been towed to Katuugo Police Park Yard for further inspection as part of ongoing investigations.
The Kyalweza section of the Kampala-Gulu Highway is part of a perilous corridor known for frequent accidents. Other blackspots along this stretch include Bujaabe, Kyamukonwa, Namayonjo, Katuugo, Kapaburuli, Nalongo, and Kakooge.
According to police records from the Savannah Region, at least 11 people have lost their lives in road crashes along this highway corridor between May and June 2025 alone.
The Uganda Police’s annual traffic report released in February 2025 painted a worrying picture of road safety nationwide, revealing a 6.4% increase in road crashes in 2024. A total of 25,107 incidents were reported, up from 23,876 in 2023. Fatal crashes rose to 4,434, resulting in 5,144 deaths—an increase from 4,806 the previous year.
ASP Twineamazima urged motorists to avoid speeding, reckless driving, and dangerous overtaking, particularly on known high-risk routes.