KAGADI – Police in Kagadi District have registered a fatal accident in which Trailer UAD 431Q and taxi Toyota Hiace UAM 426V collided along the Kagadi-Kyenjojo Road in Kagadi District killing 17 people.
The accident happened on July 16, 2023, at around 8:30 PM at Muzizi Forest.
Kananura Michael – Traffic Police spokesperson notes that preliminary findings indicate that the trailer, traveling from Sudan to Congo along the Kagadi-Kyenjojo route, failed to negotiate a corner at Muzizi Forest, resulting in a collision with the Toyota Hiace.
“The impact claimed the lives of 15 individuals on board the Toyota Hiace, including the driver and conductor, while three others sustained injuries. One passenger in the Toyota Hiace and two individuals in the Trailer, including the driver and a turn man, were injured.”
The victims were transported to Kagadi Hospital for medical treatment where two others died, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Kagadi Hospital Mortuary.
In a recent traffic accident report, a total of 432 accidents were recorded, with 97 being fatal, 202 were serious, and 133 were minor. Among the 424 victims, 100 lost their lives, while 324 sustained injuries.
The fatalities included 42 motorcycle riders (13 passengers and 29 riders) as well as 40 pedestrians.
Police attributed these accidents to;
Speeding and exceeding prescribed speed limits
Careless overtaking maneuvers
Overtaking on blind corners and hills
Attempting overtaking maneuvers when faced with multiple vehicles ahead
Distracted driving, such as using mobile phones or messaging while operating a vehicle
Road obstruction caused by broken-down vehicles
To promote road safety, police advised road users to;
Adhere to speed limits on all roads
Exercise caution and patience when overtaking other vehicles
Place rectangular reflectors both in front and behind broken-down vehicles to alert other road users
Report broken-down vehicles to the nearest police station for proper traffic control and removal
Remain vigilant and report any road obstructions, including broken-down vehicles, to the toll-free line 0800199099
Collaborate with private breakdown service providers to promptly clear broken-down vehicles from roads
Maintain constant vigilance, considering Uganda’s role as a transit country for goods vehicles across the Great Lakes region
Respecting all road users is essential, and the Traffic Directorate emphasizes the need for vigilance and responsible behavior while using the road.
