A devastating road accident in western Uganda has left at least 63 people dead and several others injured, marking one of the most severe traffic disasters in the country in recent years. The tragic incident occurred early Wednesday on the highway to Gulu, a major city in northern Uganda, near the town of Kiryandongo. According to police reports, two buses traveling in opposite directions attempted to overtake other vehicles and collided head-on. The crash happened after midnight, a time when fewer bystanders are present to assist victims, exacerbating the tragedy. Irene Nakasiita, a Red Cross spokeswoman, described the scene as gruesome, with victims suffering from severe injuries, including broken limbs and heavy bleeding. Most of the injured are now receiving treatment at a nearby government hospital. Uganda has seen a worrying increase in road fatalities, with 5,144 deaths recorded in 2024, up from 4,806 in 2023 and 4,534 in 2022. Police attribute 44.5% of crashes to reckless overtaking and speeding. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution and avoid dangerous driving practices to prevent further tragedies.
At least 63 people killed in a crash of buses and other vehicles in western Uganda
