Police have revealed that 65 people died and 338 sustained injuries from accidents in the week of May 12-18.
Among the dead were 29 motorcyclists, 18 pedestrians, 07 were passengers in motor vehicles, 04 passengers on motor cycles, 03 pedal cyclists, 03 others and 01 Driver.
Motor cycles alone contributed to 45% of the total fatalities.
According to Police, the major causes of the road crashes were careless overtaking contributed to 26% of the total crashes, and speeding contributed to 19% of the total crashes.
The notable ones were
On the 19-05-2024 at 04:30pm at River Namatala bridge along Naboa-Butaleja Road a single fatal crash involving M/V UAM 969P T/IPSUM, was registered.
The crash claimed the lives of seven (07) people. The crash occurred when the driver of the said vehicle while on his way from Mpigi to Butaleja carrying 07 passengers and himself making a total of 08 occupants in the vehicle, while at Naboa along Naboa-Butaleja Road in Budaka District lost control and drowned into the waters of River Namatala, 07 people lost lives due to drowning, at first only six bodies had been found but later late in the evening 01 which was missing was also found whereas the driver managed to get out the vehicle through the open glass of his door un injured.
Bodies were removed and taken to Budaka HC IV & postmortem was done. The motor vehicle was towed to Budaka Police station pending IOVs Inspection.
The cause according to the preliminary report, is said that the driver was fatigued and dosed off making him losing control.
Police noted that there will be a number of activities that are likely to affect the normal flow of traffic across the country.
These include the processions of the pilgrims to Namugongo and children going back to schools.
The Directorate of Traffic & Road safety therefore reminds all road users of the following road safety tips.
