Kampala-Gulu Highway Accident Claims Six Lives

At least six people have perished and five others injured in a fatal crash involving three vehicles on the 16th October, 2024 at Sinalya along Kampala-Gulu road.

The crash occurred when the driver of a Fuso Truck traveling from Kampala to Gulu collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Hiace traveling in the opposite direction. The accident occurred while the truck driver was overtaking without due care. 

The victims were identified as Rogers Mfitukiza, Charles Opirisa, Ephraim Mugerwa, Joshua Ebong, a male adult known only as Kato, and an unidentified female. 

Uganda Police Spokesman Kituuma Rusoke, attributed the accident to overspending and careless driving by the Fuso truck driver.

"The truck driver was speeding and hooting as he overtook several vehicles before crashing head-on with the taxi," said Hassan Ssendagire, a butcher at Kalule Town.Eyewitness said.

"He was speeding and trying to overtake when the accident occurred. The Omnibus taxi was coming from Gulu City heading to Kampala City, while the Fuso truck was moving in the opposite direction," he explained" .Explaimed another onlooker.

The injured were rushed to Bombo Military Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were transferred to Luweero Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examination.

The driver of the Omnibus taxi was among those who died on the spot.

 The police are investigating the incident.