A fatal road crash occurred on 4th May 2026 at approximately 01:15 AM in Lapok Mor Village, Nwoya District.
The incident involved motor vehicle registration UBP 736U, an Isuzu bus belonging to Nile Star Coaches, driven by Abugo Mandella Kadin (now in police custody), and motor vehicle registration SSD 040A/SSD 498C, a Benz Actros trailer.
Preliminary findings indicate that the bus, en route from Arua, attempted to overtake two vehicles ahead. In the process, it collided head-on with an oncoming trailer.
As a result:
• Four passengers died instantly at the scene
• Sixteen others sustained injuries and were rushed to Anak Hospital
• Three additional victims later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to seven
Eyewitnesses onboard reported that the driver had been driving recklessly throughout the journey. Despite raising concerns, passengers were allegedly dismissed by the conductor instead of appropriate action being taken.
SP KANANURA MICHAEL
PRO-DIRECTORATE OF TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY
