KAMPALA
Two people have died and three others are nursing serious injuries following a crash involving five vehicles along Kiwempe Road in Kabalagala, Kampala.
The accident happened at approximately 9:20am on Tuesday, November 10, when an Isuzu truck loaded with construction materials reportedly lost control while descending from the Lukuli side towards Kiwempe Road.
Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura said preliminary findings point to a possible mechanical failure in the truck's braking system.
The truck, registration number UAW 675F, reportedly rammed into several vehicles and a motorcycle carrying two people before coming to a stop after colliding with a Fuso Fighter travelling in the same direction.
The collision involved a Fuso Fighter (UA 547BK), a Volvo (UBM 973Y), a Toyota Super Custom (UBB 711Z) and a Boxer motorcycle (UFT 619Z), in addition to the Isuzu truck.
A commercial building near the scene was also damaged.
Kananura said the motorcycle rider and the truck driver succumbed to their injuries, while three other people, including a passenger in the truck, sustained serious injuries.
The injured victims were evacuated to Mulago National Referral Hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Police have launched investigations into the incident to establish the circumstances that led to the suspected brake failure and subsequent collision.
Kananura appealed to motorists to conduct regular mechanical inspections before using their vehicles, particularly checking braking systems before driving on hilly terrain.
He also urged drivers to avoid overloading their vehicles, exercise caution when descending slopes and maintain proper control of their vehicles.
The crash has once again highlighted the dangers posed by mechanical failures on Kampala's roads, particularly along steep sections frequently used by heavy vehicles.
