NewsBus collision on highway near Uganda’s capital Kampala kills 63 peopleTwo buses travelling in opposite directions on the Kampala-Gulu Highway collided head-on while overtaking.
On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, a road accident occurred on the highway between Kampala and Gulu, Uganda, resulting in 63 fatalities. The incident involved multiple vehicles, including two buses, a truck, and a car, and took place shortly after midnight [21:00 GMT…
On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, a road accident occurred on the highway between Kampala and Gulu, Uganda, resulting in 63 fatalities. The incident involved multiple vehicles, including two buses, a truck, and a car, and took place shortly after midnight [21:00 GMT on Tuesday].
The Uganda Police Force reported that the collision was caused by overtaking maneuvers conducted by the buses traveling in opposite directions. Both buses collided head-on during these maneuvers.
In response to the accident, the police have advised all motorists to exercise increased caution while driving, specifically avoiding dangerous and careless overtaking, which is a significant cause of road accidents in Uganda.
On Wed, Nov 15, 2023, a road accident occurred on the highway between Kampala and Gulu, Uganda, resulting in 63 fatalities.
Individuals traveling in the truck and the car sustained injuries and were transported to Kiryandongo Hospital and other local medical facilities. The police statement did not specify the number of injured individuals or the severity of their injuries.
The Kampala-Gulu Highway is a major route in Uganda, linking the capital city with the largest town in the northern region.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
