A fatal road traffic crash occurred on 4th May 2026 at approximately 1:15 AM in Lapok Mor Village, Nwoya District.
The crash involved motor vehicle registration number UBP 736U, an Isuzu bus belonging to Nile Star Coaches, driven by Abugo Mandella Kadin, who is currently in police custody, and motor vehicle registration number SSD 040A/SSD 498C, a Benz Actros trailer.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus, which was travelling from Arua, attempted to overtake two vehicles ahead of it. In the process, it collided head-on with an oncoming trailer.
As a result of the crash: • Four passengers died instantly at the scene
• Sixteen others sustained injuries and were rushed to Anaka Hospital for treatment
• Three additional victims later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total death toll to seven
Eyewitnesses onboard the bus alleged that the driver had been driving recklessly throughout the journey. Despite passengers raising concerns over his manner of driving, the conductor reportedly dismissed their complaints instead of taking appropriate action.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
SP Michael Kananura
PRO Traffic
