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Three killed as taxi loses control on Namirembe road
Michael Kananura, the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate spokesperson, said the crash involved a Toyota Drone whose driver reportedly lost control while descending Namirembe Road.
Michael Kananura, the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate spokesperson. (File photo)
By: Charles Etukuri, Journalist @New Vision
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Three people died on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a fatal road crash that occurred at approximately 9:30 am along Namirembe Road in Kampala.
Michael Kananura, the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate spokesperson, said the crash involved a Toyota Drone whose driver reportedly lost control while descending Namirembe Road.
“The vehicle knocked a pedestrian, who died on spot before colliding with a tricycle and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle. It subsequently came to rest against another Toyota Hiace. Four people sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for medical attention. Two of the injured persons later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the confirmed death toll to three,” Kananura said.
“The vehicle knocked a pedestrian, who died on spot before colliding with a tricycle and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle. It subsequently came to rest against another Toyota Hiace. Four people sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for medical attention. Two of the injured persons later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the confirmed death toll to three,” Kananura said.
Traffic death statistics
While releasing the 2025 Annual Traffic report early this year, Lawrence Niwabiine, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, said Uganda experienced a significant rise in road traffic deaths, with 5,383 fatalities reported.
This figure represents an increase from 5,144 deaths in 2024, averaging 15 fatalities per day. The highest number of crashes occurred in December, with 2,443 incidents, and the lowest in June, with 1,978 incidents. The peak in fatalities was recorded between 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm. with 3,484 deaths during this time.
While releasing the 2025 Annual Traffic report early this year, Lawrence Niwabiine, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, said Uganda experienced a significant rise in road traffic deaths, with 5,383 fatalities reported.
This figure represents an increase from 5,144 deaths in 2024, averaging 15 fatalities per day. The highest number of crashes occurred in December, with 2,443 incidents, and the lowest in June, with 1,978 incidents. The peak in fatalities was recorded between 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm. with 3,484 deaths during this time.