The traffic Directorate of Uganda Police has confirmed a fatal road crash involving a passenger Bus which overturned and caught fire, resulting in the loss of lives, and injuries.
According to Police, the incident occurred today, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM in Makindu Village, along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District.
SP kananura Michael, the CLO Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, said the crash involved a Scania motor vehicle, registration number UAV 701C, belonging to YY Company.
“The bus was traveling from Katosi to Jinja when the driver lost control at Makindu Village overturned and caught fire, resulting in the loss of lives, who are yet to be identified, and injuries to multiple passengers who have been rushed to Kawolo Hospital, St. Francis Lwanga Hospital in Buikwe, and other nearby health facilities, where they are currently receiving medical attention” SP Kananura stated.
“Police and emergency services are on the scene, working to extinguish the fire and retrieve the bodies of those who perished in the crash” He noted adding that police will provide updates on the incident as more information comes in.
