Two people have been killed and three others seriously injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving a truck along Kiwempe Road in Kabalagala, Kampala.
The crash occurred at about 9:20am on Tuesday, November 10, involving five vehicles, including an Isuzu truck carrying construction materials that reportedly lost control after its braking system failed.
Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura said preliminary investigations indicate that the truck, registration number UAW 675F, was descending from the Lukuli side towards Kiwempe Road when it developed a brake problem.
The driver reportedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles and a motorcycle carrying two people before the truck came to a stop after colliding with a Fuso Fighter travelling in the same direction.
The vehicles involved were an Isuzu truck (UAW 675F), a Fuso Fighter (UA 547BK), a Volvo (UBM 973Y), a Toyota Super Custom (UBB 711Z) and a Boxer motorcycle (UFT 619Z).
A nearby commercial building was also damaged in the collision.
Kananura confirmed that the motorcycle rider and the Isuzu truck driver died from their injuries. Three other people, including a passenger in the truck, sustained serious injuries and were taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital.
The bodies of the deceased were transferred to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Police have opened investigations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
Following the accident, Kananura urged motorists to inspect their vehicles before setting off, particularly the braking systems.
He also cautioned drivers to exercise extra care on steep roads, maintain control of their vehicles and avoid overloading.
The crash left the vehicles extensively damaged and highlighted the risks posed by mechanical failures on Kampala’s hilly roads.
