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The quiet of Kyakatebe village in Kasanda District was shattered by tragedy after a deadly road accident claimed more lives along the busy Mityana–Mubende–Fort Portal Road.
What first appeared to be a terrible but limited crash has now grown into a deeper national sorrow as the death toll officially rose to nine.
Families, friends, and communities are left in pain as authorities continue investigations into what went wrong.
According to police, the accident happened on Sunday and involved a commuter taxi and a Link Bus Company vehicle.
The taxi, registration number UBQ 154R, was traveling from Mityana towards Mubende, while the bus, registration number UBE 535H, was heading in the opposite direction. The collision was so violent that it instantly turned the road into a scene of horror.
Wamala region police spokesperson, Mr. Lameck Kigozi, confirmed that six people died instantly at the scene of the crash.
The force of the impact destroyed the taxi almost completely, trapping victims inside twisted metal. First responders, together with police officers and local residents, worked tirelessly to rescue survivors and recover bodies.
Sadly, two more victims later died from their injuries, pushing the death toll to nine. Even more heartbreaking is the fact that by the time police addressed the media, two bodies were still stuck inside the wreckage. This detail alone paints a painful picture of how severe and unforgiving the crash was.
Police say high speed played a major role in the accident. Both vehicles were reportedly moving very fast, leaving little room for drivers to react or avoid impact.
When large vehicles collide at high speed, the results are often fatal, especially for passengers in smaller vehicles like taxis.
Several other passengers survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to Mityana General Hospital, where medical teams are doing everything possible to save lives.
Some victims remain in critical condition, and families continue to wait anxiously for updates on their loved ones.
The bodies of those who lost their lives have been taken to Kiganda Health Centre IV mortuary. This has become a place of sorrow, with relatives arriving in pain, hoping to identify missing family members. Police have advised anyone whose relatives were traveling on that road to check either the hospital or the mortuary.
One disturbing aspect of this tragedy is that both drivers involved fled the scene immediately after the crash. Their identities are still unknown, raising serious concerns about responsibility and accountability. Police are now actively hunting for the drivers as investigations continue.
Authorities have appealed to Link Bus Company and the owner of the taxi to help identify the drivers. This step is important not only for investigations but also for justice for the victims and their families. Many people are questioning how professional drivers can abandon injured passengers in such a critical moment.
Traffic along the highway was temporarily disrupted as wreckage blocked the road. Eventually, police cleared the scene and towed the damaged vehicles to Kasanda Police Station. Traffic has since resumed, but the emotional scars of the crash remain fresh.
This accident has once again highlighted the dangers on Uganda’s major highways. Roads like the Mityana–Mubende–Fort Portal route are busy and often dangerous due to speeding, reckless overtaking, and poor road discipline. Despite repeated warnings, accidents continue to claim innocent lives.
As the nation was still processing this tragedy, news emerged of another serious crash in the Savanah region. Police there are investigating an accident that occurred along the Kampala–Gulu Highway, adding to growing concerns about road safety.
The second crash involved a YY Coaches bus, registration number UBF 807D, at Kakinzi Village in Luwero District. According to Savanah region police spokesperson Mr. Sam Twineamazima, the accident happened on Saturday night and left at least seven people injured.
The injured victims were rushed to Kasana–Luwero Main Hospital, where they were still receiving treatment by last evening. While no deaths were reported in that incident, the injuries were serious enough to raise alarm about night travel and highway safety.
Police say nighttime driving increases risks due to poor visibility, driver fatigue, and speeding. Many accidents happen when drivers fail to notice broken-down vehicles or ignore speed limits in the dark.
The Traffic and Road Safety Directorate has once again urged motorists to be cautious. Drivers are advised to maintain safe speeds, especially on highways, and to avoid reckless overtaking. These simple actions can make a big difference in preventing accidents.
Authorities are also encouraging drivers to report broken-down vehicles promptly. Vehicles left on the road without warning signs have caused many fatal accidents in the past, especially at night.
For the families affected by the Kyakatebe crash, warnings come too late. Their lives have been changed forever by a single moment of negligence. Children have lost parents, parents have lost children, and communities have lost productive members.
As investigations continue, many Ugandans are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and harsher penalties for reckless drivers. There is also renewed pressure on transport companies to monitor their drivers closely and promote responsible driving.
These accidents serve as a painful reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Until drivers respect traffic rules and value human life over speed, Uganda’s roads will continue to claim lives, turning ordinary journeys into irreversible tragedies.
