RIP!! 33 Ugandans Perish In Road Accidents On Christmas – See How They Died Painfully

Uganda Police Traffic Directorate Spokesperson SP Kananura Michael says during the period (24-26 Dec), they registered several road crashes where 33 people lost their lives and 156 sustained serious injuries.

According to Kananura, among the fatalities registered, pedestrians & riders constituted 85% most of these being upcountry. He adds that highways were peaceful. In Kapachorwa, for example, 5 people died in a single fatal crash, which occurred on Tuesday at 04:00 pm at Towei Corner Kapsindi along Kapchorwa – Mbale Road, involving a motor vehicle reg. No UBD 074J Prado Land Cruiser.

It claimed lives of 05 people, who included four children and their mother, and injured four others including the driver, all occupants in the same vehicle.

”We registered one major road crash during this season in Kapachorwa, a single fatal crash which occurred on 26th 12 2023 at 04:00 pm at Towei Corner Kapsindi along Kapchorwa – Mbale Road,” says Kananura.

”The accident involving Motor vehicle reg. No UBD 074J Prado Land Cruiser. It claimed the lives of 05 people; including four children and their mother. Four other people, including the driver.” He Added.

Kananura further states that during this season, they registered fewer road crashes compared to last season because of the interventions that started much earlier.

Common Causes Of Accidents

The common causes are , Speeding and exceeding prescribed speed limits, Careless overtaking maneuvers, Overtaking on blind corners and hills, Attempting overtaking maneuvers when faced with multiple vehicles ahead, Distracted driving, such as using mobile phones or messaging while operating a vehicle, Road obstruction caused by broken-down vehicles.

The Uganda Police Traffic Directorate Spokesperson SP Kananura Michael said they to promote road safety, all road users must adhere to the following guidelines:Adhere to speed limits on all roads, Exercise caution and patience when overtaking other vehicles.

He also advised road users to Place rectangular reflectors both in front and behind broken-down vehicles to alert other road users, Report broken-down vehicles to the nearest police station for proper traffic control and removal, Remain vigilant and report any road obstructions, including broken-down vehicles.