Five people have been confirmed dead and 21 others injured in a road crash that occurred last night at Mayanja Valley along the Kampala-Bombo Road, police said.
The crash involved nine motor vehicles (UBQ 745N T/Noah, UAY 704B T/Hiace, UAT 652K T/Hiace, UBK 769 A Fuso Super Grande, UBD 829G T/Hiace, UAL 333C T/Corolla, UAV 026F T/Hiace, UBQ 062B T/Sienta, UBD 483N T/Hiace) & one motorcycle (UES 773K Yamaha).
Michael Kananura, the Public Relations Officer Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety said investigations indicate that the driver of motor vehicle UBK 769A Fuso Super Grande, traveling from Kampala to Bombo, lost control while sloping at Mayanja Valley, resulting in a collision with nine vehicles & one motorcycles traveling in the same direction.
“The incident instantly killed five occupants in other vehicles & one motorcycle rider, while injuring 21 passengers in Toyota Hiaces,” he said in a statement.
The injured victims were rushed to Mulago Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary. The vehicles involved were towed to Kawempe Police Station for inspection as investigations commenced.
He urged all motorists to prioritize road safety by ensuring their vehicles are well-maintained, adhering to speed limits & driving defensively to prevent such tragic incidents.
Five people perish in a road crash along the Kampala-Bombo Road
