Two Killed, Four Injured in Nakasongola Road Crash

Two people have been confirmed dead and four others seriously injured following a fatal road traffic accident involving a Nakasongola District Local Government vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on December 16, 2025, along Wabigalo Road in Nakasongola District, within the Savannah Region. The accident involved a silver Toyota Hilux, registration number LG 0072087, belonging to Nakasongola District Local Government.

According to police, the vehicle was traveling from Nakasongola Town towards Wabigalo Trading Centre at high speed when the driver failed to negotiate a corner, lost control, veered off the road, rammed into a nearby building fence, and overturned.

The deceased have been identified as Mwebaza Ivan, a 32-year-old district driver, and Stella, a 30-year-old female adult. Four other occupants sustained serious injuries and were identified as Orech Rogers (31), Mugabi Joshua (31), Daphin (24), and Mukanambala Faridah (34).

Police officers responded promptly to the scene, documented the incident, and drew a sketch plan. The bodies of the deceased were conveyed to Nakasongola Health Centre IV mortuary for postmortem examinations, while the injured were rushed to the same facility for medical treatment.

The wrecked vehicle was later towed to Nakasongola Police Station yard, pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles as investigations into the exact cause of the crash continue.

Police have attributed the accident to over-speeding and have urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially during the festive season, to prevent similar tragedies.

The Uganda Police Force reiterated its appeal to road users to adhere to traffic regulations, noting that many fatal accidents are avoidable with responsible driving.