Devastating Road Accident Claims 63 Lives on Kampala-Gulu Highway

A tragic accident involving four vehicles occurred on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in the early hours of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, resulting in the loss of at least 63 lives. The mishap occurred at Kitaleba Village near Asili Farm in Kiryandongo District, with two Isuzu buses, a Toyota Surf, and a Tata lorry being involved in the accident. According to preliminary investigations, the accident was caused by an attempt by one of the drivers to overtake another vehicle, leading to a chain reaction that resulted in a head-on and side collision.

Key Takeaways:

• The accident occurred on the Kampala-Gulu Highway at around 12:15am, October 22, 2025, at Kitaleba Village near Asili Farm in Kiryandongo District.
• Four vehicles were involved in the accident: two Isuzu buses (UBF 614X and UAM 045V), a Toyota Surf (CGO 5132AB 07), and a Tata lorry (UBK 647C).
• Preliminary investigations suggest that the Nile Star bus (UBF 614X) attempted to overtake the Tata lorry, while the Planet Company bus (UAM 045V) was also trying to overtake the Toyota Surf, leading to a head-on collision.
• The impact resulted in 63 people being pronounced dead on the spot, with several others rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
• The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety warned motorists against reckless overtaking, which remains a major cause of fatal road crashes in Uganda.
• Bodies of the deceased were taken to the hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations and identification.

Statistics:

• At least 63 people died in the accident.
• Several others sustained serious injuries.
• The accident involved one Toyota Surf, one Tata lorry, and two Isuzu buses with registration numbers UBF 614X and UAM 045V.
• The accident occurred on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, a major transportation route in Uganda.
• According to preliminary investigations, reckless overtaking was the primary cause of the accident.
• The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has warned motorists to exercise maximum caution on the roads.

Sources:

• Traffic Police, Uganda
• Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Uganda
• Nile Post, Copyright 2025 (All rights reserved)
• AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)