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Two killed in commuter taxi crash at Kakira junction
According to a statement from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, where the injured were taken, 17 victims were received following the accident.
Police had by press time not yet revealed the cause of the accident. (File photo)
By: Charles Etukuri, Journalist @New Vision
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Two people have been confirmed dead and several others left nursing critical injuries after a commuter taxi crashed at Kakira Junction along the Jinja-Iganga Highway on Wednesday (August 5).
As a result, Police said they were investigating the cause of the crash. However, preliminary police findings pointed to reckless driving and the poor state of the vehicle.
According to a statement from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, where the injured were taken, 17 victims were received following the accident.
“Our emergency teams responded immediately to provide life-saving care. Of the 17 casualties received, three patients remain in critical condition and are under close medical supervision. Eleven patients are stable and showing encouraging signs of improvement. Our dedicated teams continue to monitor and manage every patient around the clock. Regrettably, two crash victims succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of our medical teams. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and loved ones during this difficult time,” the hospital said in a statement.
The hospital management noted that road crashes remain a major public health concern.
“We urge all road users to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding, and exercise caution to help save lives. Jinja Regional Referral Hospital remains committed to providing timely, quality emergency care to all who need it,” it said.
The hospital management noted that road crashes remain a major public health concern.
“We urge all road users to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding, and exercise caution to help save lives. Jinja Regional Referral Hospital remains committed to providing timely, quality emergency care to all who need it,” it said.
Police had by press time not yet revealed the cause of the accident.
The crash comes in the wake of another fatal accident in which, 14 people were killed in a road crash at Lwera swamp in Kalungu district along the Kampala-Masaka Highway on the night of August 3, 2026.
The crash, which occurred at around 11:00pm at Kamunga trading centre, involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UA 662AQ, and a Sino truck, registration number UBS 040F, which was transporting sand.
While releasing the 2025 annual traffic statistics in April this year, Traffic and Safety Directorate director at the Uganda Police Force, Lawrence Niwabiine, said a total of 26,044 road traffic crashes were reported in 2025, compared to 25,107 crashes recorded in 2024, representing an increase of 3.7%.
Niwabiine said that of the 26,044 crashes, 4,602 were fatal, meaning that one or more lives were lost, while 13,563 were serious and 7,879 were minor.
The crash comes in the wake of another fatal accident in which, 14 people were killed in a road crash at Lwera swamp in Kalungu district along the Kampala-Masaka Highway on the night of August 3, 2026.
The crash, which occurred at around 11:00pm at Kamunga trading centre, involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UA 662AQ, and a Sino truck, registration number UBS 040F, which was transporting sand.
While releasing the 2025 annual traffic statistics in April this year, Traffic and Safety Directorate director at the Uganda Police Force, Lawrence Niwabiine, said a total of 26,044 road traffic crashes were reported in 2025, compared to 25,107 crashes recorded in 2024, representing an increase of 3.7%.
Niwabiine said that of the 26,044 crashes, 4,602 were fatal, meaning that one or more lives were lost, while 13,563 were serious and 7,879 were minor.