Three killed as taxi loses control on Namirembe road
A fatal road accident in Kampala, Uganda, resulted in three deaths after a taxi lost control and collided with multiple vehicles and a pedestrian. Authorities noted that this incident contributes to a rising trend of traffic fatalities in the country.
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The accident underscores the critical public health and safety crisis regarding road traffic accidents in Uganda.
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Three killed as taxi loses control on Namirembe road
Michael Kananura, the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate spokesperson, said the crash involved a Toyota Drone whose driver reportedly lost control while descending Namirembe Road.
Michael Kananura, the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate spokesperson. (File photo)
Three people died on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a fatal road crash that occurred at approximately 9:30 am along Namirembe Road in Kampala.
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