Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision Claims Over 60 Lives in Uganda

Wed Oct 22 2025 21:28:14 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A severe accident on the Kampala-Gulu Highway has left at least 63 people dead and many others injured as two buses collided head-on while overtaking other vehicles.

In a tragic incident that struck the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda, at least 63 lives were lost following a multi-vehicle crash involving two buses and several other vehicles. The Uganda Police Force reported that one of the buses tried to avoid a collision, leading to a series of crashes that exacerbated the situation. As investigations are underway, authorities have urged motorists to adhere to safe driving practices to prevent such incidents.

In a heartbreaking tragedy on Wednesday, over 60 individuals lost their lives in a major vehicle crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, according to the Uganda Police Force.

The disaster occurred around 00:15 local time when two buses traveling in opposite directions collided head-on while attempting to overtake a lorry and a car. One of the buses swerved to avoid the oncoming traffic, only to create a chain reaction that resulted in multiple vehicles overturning and colliding.

A total of 63 fatalities have been confirmed, alongside numerous passengers sustaining injuries. The injured have been transported to hospitals in Kiryandongo for treatment.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have warned motorists about the dangers of reckless overtaking, which continues to be a leading cause of road accidents in Uganda. Police are urging drivers to exercise greater caution on the roads.

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