Uganda: One Dead, Several Injured in Multiple Crashes On Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian has occurred on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, leading to traffic delays and emergency responses. Authorities have reiterated that pedestrian access to the expressway is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety challenges and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on major high-speed infrastructure in Uganda.
At least one person has died and several others have been injured in multiple crashes along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, prompting an emergency response on the Kajjansi-Busega section.
The fatal incident involved a pedestrian who was struck at kilometre three of the expressway, near a sharp bend, according to the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway management.
Emergency response teams from the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, working with Traffic Police, evacuated the injured victims for further medical attention.
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Works and Transport ministry spokesperson Allan Ssempebwa said the deceased person was taken to Mulago Hospital Mortuary by Uganda Police.
"The teams have evacuated the victims for further medical attention. And the deceased as reported has been taken to Mulago hospital by Uganda Police," Ssempebwa said.
The expressway management said the pedestrian incident highlights the dangers of walking or attempting to cross the expressway, where pedestrians are prohibited.
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