63 killed in massive road accident after buses collide head-on, police say

Two buses "met head-on during the overtaking manoeuvres".

22 Oct 2025 02:15pm
Two buses collided on a major motorway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 63 people and injuring several others, police said Wednesday. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Two buses collided on a major motorway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 63 people and injuring several others, police said Wednesday. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

NAIROBI - Two buses collided on a major motorway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 63 people and injuring several others, police said Wednesday.

The incident occurred on the Kampala-Gulu highway just after midnight when two buses "met head-on during the overtaking manoeuvres" police said in a statement posted on X, adding: "as a result, 63 people lost lives, all occupants from involved vehicles and several others sustained injuries." - AFP

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