77 Fatal Accidents Registered Last Week, Traffic Police Say

Traffic Police has issued an update on road safety as of 24/07/2023 to 30/07/2023. A total of 451 accidents were registered, with 77 being fatal, 219 were serious, and 155 minor incidents. The accidents resulted in 417 victims, including 79 fatalities and 338 injuries. 

One significant accident occurred on 28-7-23 at Kitale Mile 6 along the Busega-Entebbe Express Highway, involving a motor vehicle with registration No. UBL 438E T/wish. 

The vehicle lost control, overturned, and claimed the life of a 4-year-old passenger while injuring three others. Victims were rushed to Doctor's Clinic Kajjansi for medical attention, and the body was taken to Mulago City Mortuary. 

The motor vehicle was taken to Kyengera Police Station pending inspection as investigations commenced. 

Another fatal accident was recorded on 29-7-23 at 01:10 PM at Kazinga Roofing Junction along the Bweyogerere-Kampala Highway. 
It involved a collision between motor vehicles with registration No. UAY 634k/UAD 635Q (M/Benz Trailer) and a motor cycle registration No. UEX 867F (Bajaj Boxer). 

It is alleged that M/V Reg UAY 634k/UAD 634Q while travelling from Bweyogerere to Seeta tried to over take another trailer and knocked from behind a motor cycle Reg UEX 867F Killing instantly all the three people traveling on the motor cycle 

Both the motorcycle and the motor vehicle involved in the accident were taken to Bweyogerere Police Station pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV) as investigations began. 
The driver of the trailer is currently on the run. 

The major causes of these accidents were identified as over speeding and improper overtaking.

SP Kananura Michael the Spokesperson Traffic & Road Safety issued safe road tips which include;

· Observe the speed limits on all roads.

· Have discipline on roads, respect other road users

· Exercise patience  on roads 

· Drive under the speed that is prescribed by the law

· Always put on safety seat belts while driving 

"We call upon the members of the public to support traffic police to fight indiscipline on roads by reporting cases of indiscipline on road users," he told journalists in a press conference.

As custodians of the law, Police have put mechanisms to sensitize the public, and these are among others;

Road safety campaigns have been carried out in the month of July. 21 TV programs, 97 radio programs and 189 physical engagements.

Operations have been carried out targeting vehicles on roads in Dangerous Mechanical Condition and a total number of 1287 motor vehicles have been de-registered across the country and tasked to be repaired.

Operations among boda-bodas targeting those without permits, those carrying more than one passenger, those without  helmets and reflective jackets are on going across the country.