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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Uganda's KampalaGulu Highway Kills 63

Police say an overtaking maneuver by a bus caused a head-on collision involving four vehicles.

Overview

  • Authorities reported the crash shortly after midnight local time on the route to Gulu.
  • Police said four vehicles were involved, including two buses, after one bus struck a lorry head-on.
  • At least 63 people died and several others were injured, according to police statements.
  • Officials said details are based on initial findings and the investigation continues.
  • Road fatalities are frequent in Uganda, where police often cite speeding and narrow roads as contributing risks.