Nine people have died and three injured in a single fatal crash on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 12:45pm at Kapwachiti on the Kapchorwa-Mbale highway in Kapchorwa District.
According to Michael Kananura, preliminary reports indicate that the driver, who was transporting cows and people on top, lost control on a slope due to brake failure.
“The vehicle overturned, killing nine people and injuring three all on the said vehicle,” Kananura said.
He urged all truck drivers to adhere to safety regulations and refrain from transporting passengers on top of cargo.
“Let’s prioritize safety and protect human lives,” he stressed.