A head-on collision accident has resulted in the Nissan car catching fire, and three people were severely injured along Kireka-Bweyogerere road in Wakiso district.

The accident happened on Friday morning, November 1, 2024, around 6:30 am along the Namboole flyover on the Kireka-Bweyogere road. It involved two motor vehicles, a Nissan Fuga registration number UBG 615A, and a Toyota Hiace Taxi registration number UAX 036F.

Initial reports show that the drivers of both cars were driving in the heavy rain when they had a head-on collision resulting in a Nissan car catching fire; however, it was promptly put out by the fire brigade, and further damage was prevented.

According to the onlookers, the Nissan driver was traveling from Bweyogerere to Kireka while the Toyota Hiace Taxi was traveling in the opposite direction, and both drivers and a passenger in the Nissan car were injured.

In an interview with journalists, the Police Spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, SP Michael Kananura, confirmed the incident and revealed that both vehicles were towed to Bweyogerere Police Station for further investigation.

Kananura added that the driver of the Toyota Hiace was rushed to Gwatiro Hospital in Bweyogerere, while the Nissan driver was taken to Nakasero Hospital for better medical attention.

“All the injured parties are receiving medical attention, though their conditions remain unconfirmed,’’ he said.

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He further warned motorists to prioritize road safety, park, and wait for the weather to clear if it’s hard for one to clearly see, especially during heavy rainfall because it limits visibility, hence leading to nasty road accidents.

Heavy rainfall in Uganda has resulted in numerous road accidents and significant traffic disruptions and has caused hazardous driving conditions in Kampala and surrounding areas, leading to increased accidents. This prompting calls for urgent improvements in road safety measures.

On August 19, 2024, Kananura revealed that during the week of August 11–17, 2024, a total of 76 people died in road crashes across Uganda, with many incidents occurring along major highways like the Mityana-Kampala road. Among these were 24 cyclists, 19 pedestrians, 16 passengers’ motorcycles, five drivers, five pedal cyclists, and others (passersby).

Additionally, the authorities noted that unsafe driving practices, such as overspeeding and unsafe overtaking, and poor road conditions exacerbated by heavy rains played a role in these incidents.

This situation reflects the broader impact of the rainy season on road infrastructure, which has been prone to flooding and erosion.