Three killed in Mukono crash involving four vehicles

MUKONO - Three people have died and 10 others injured at the Wantoni junction in Mukono municipality following a crash involving four vehicles and five motorcycles.

Police Traffic and Road safety Directorate spokesperson Michael Kananura said the crash occurred on Monday, May 20, 2025, evening at about 9:00pm.

“The fatal accident involved four vehicles: UBB 422U (Mitsubishi Fuso), UBP 359W (Toyota Hiace), UAW 042E (Toyota Hiace), and UAQ 398L (Toyota Hiace), along with five motorcycles: UFL 976T (Bajaj), UFN 916P (TVS), UEU 698W (Bajaj), UDK 495B (Bajaj), and UDZ 777A (Bajaj),” Kananura said.

He explained that, according to preliminary investigations, the driver of the Mitsubishi Fuso truck (UBB 422U) reportedly lost control at Wantoni Junction, veering into the opposite lane.

“The truck crashed into several vehicles, motorcycles and roadside food stalls, resulting in the instant deaths of three individuals and injuries to 10 others, including pedestrians, motorcycle riders, drivers, and vehicle passengers. The injured were rushed to various medical facilities, including Mukono General Hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were transported to Kawolo Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination,” he said.

Kananura said all vehicles and motorcycles involved in the crash have been towed to Mukono Police Station parking yard awaiting inspection as investigations start.

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In February this year, the traffic and road safety directorate released its 2024 road crash statistics, showing that more Ugandans are perishing in traffic crashes daily.

The report showed 5,144 Ugandans died in traffic accidents in 2024, translating to 14 daily deaths. This was an increase compared to 4,806 people who perished in road crashes in 2023, and this translated to 13 road deaths every day.

According to Lawrence Niwabiine, the commandant traffic and road safety directorate, more road deaths were recorded between 6:00pm and 8:00pm whereby 894 Ugandans lost their lives.

This was followed by deaths that occurred between 8:00pm and 10:00pm which stood at 514 while the third highest road deaths occurred between 4:00pm and 6:00pm which stood at 511.

“The highest number of crashes in 2024 (3,780) occurred between 18:00hrs and 19:59hrs. Similarly, fatal crashes (894) were also highest between 18:00hrs and 19:59hrs,” Niwabiine stated.

Police indicated that road deaths have continuously been on the rise. For instance, 4,534 died in 2022 traffic accidents, which meant 12 people per day. The deaths rose to 4,806 in 202,3 translating to 13 deaths per day, and now 5,144, meaning 14 deaths each day.