A tragic road accident on the Kampala-Gulu highway has claimed the lives of four people and left nine others seriously injured after three vehicles collided in Nakasongola District.
The crash occurred on Monday night at Walusi, near Migyera town, when a speeding minibus travelling toward Kampala slammed into a stationary truck, according to Savannah regional police spokesperson Samuel Twineamazima.
Authorities say the collision happened at approximately 10:30 p.m., when visibility along the busy highway is often poor and drivers frequently exceed safe speeds. The impact killed four men instantly and left nine passengers on board the minibus with severe injuries.
Victims and Response
The injured were rushed to nearby health facilities for emergency treatment, though police did not immediately confirm their conditions. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary pending identification and postmortem examination.
Twineamazima said the stationary truck had broken down along the road, creating a hazard for oncoming traffic. Investigators are working to establish whether warning signs or reflective markers were in place at the time of the crash.
A Highway Under Scrutiny
The Kampala-Gulu highway has long been identified as one of Uganda's most dangerous roads, with a steady stream of accidents attributed to reckless driving, overloaded vehicles, and inadequate lighting at night. The route serves as a critical trade corridor linking the capital to northern Uganda and South Sudan, meaning heavy trucks and fast-moving passenger vehicles frequently share the same narrow stretches.
Road safety advocates have repeatedly called for stronger enforcement of speed limits and better maintenance of breakdown warning equipment. Monday's incident adds to a growing toll that continues to raise questions about driver discipline and highway safety standards.
Police have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly during nighttime travel, and to ensure that broken-down vehicles are properly marked to prevent similar tragedies.
As investigations continue, the families of the four men killed are left to mourn a loss that has once again cast a spotlight on the human cost of unsafe roads.
