Five people have been confirmed dead and six others seriously injured following a horrific road accident that occurred on the evening of Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Kyalweza village, Wabinyonyi Sub-county, Nakasongola District.
The accident, which took place at around 8:30 p.m., involved two motor vehicles, a Toyota Hiace (registration number UA 415AV) and a Nissan Diesel (registration number UBL 615T).
Both vehicles were being driven by yet-to-be-identified individuals.
According to ASP Sam Twineamazima, the Public Relations Officer for the Savannah Region, preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Hiace was travelling at high speed from the Kampala direction when it veered off its lane and collided head-on with the Nissan, which was coming from the Gulu side.
“It is alleged that the Toyota Hiace, which was coming from Kampala side at a very high speed, left its lane and collided with the Nissan, which was coming from the Gulu side, hence killing five people on the spot and injuring six others,” ASP Twineamazima said in a press statement.
Police responded swiftly to the scene, examining the wreckage and documenting evidence. Eyewitness statements were recorded as part of the ongoing investigations.
The injured victims were rushed to Nakasongola Health Centre IV and Kiryandongo Hospital for emergency treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to Nakasongola Health Centre IV for postmortem examinations.
Both vehicles have since been towed to Katuugo Park Yard pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).
ASP Twineamazima confirmed that inquiries into the tragic incident are still underway to ascertain the full circumstances and identify the drivers involved.
The incident adds to the growing concerns over reckless driving and speeding along Uganda’s major highways, particularly the Kampala-Gulu route, which has witnessed several fatal accidents in recent months.
Authorities are urging all road users to observe traffic regulations and exercise maximum caution while driving to avoid such preventable tragedies.
