Ten Killed as Taxi Rams Into Stationary Trailer in Bugiri

Ten people have died, and three others were injured in a road crash that occurred today, 10th December 2025, at around 7:00 am in Busowa Town Council along the Busia Highway in Bugiri District.

According to SP Kananura Michael, the CLO Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the crash involved a Toyota Hiace (UBN 817H) and a trailer (UA 647BA/UA 430AA).

Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the Toyota Hiace attempted to overtake an unidentified vehicle but was struck by an oncoming vehicle. In an effort to avoid a head-on collision, the driver swerved to the left, lost control, and rammed into a stationary trailer. The impact killed ten people on the spot, including the driver, and left three others injured. All the victims were occupants of the Toyota Hiace.

Kananura said police teams responded promptly, rushing the survivors to hospital and conveying the bodies of the deceased to the hospital mortuary. Investigations into the crash are underway.

“We urge all motorists to desist from reckless road behaviour, including speeding and unsafe overtaking, which remain major causes of crashes on our roads. Drivers are reminded to exercise maximum caution and prioritise safety at all times,” Kananura said.