One person has been confirmed dead and six others injured following a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 5:45 PM at Lwafumu Forest along the Bunjako–Buwama road in Mpigi District.
The crash involved a Toyota Drone, registration number UBM 672G, whose driver is currently on the run. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle was being driven at high speed and was carrying passengers in an extremely unsafe manner.
The driver reportedly lost control, struck a pavement, and overturned. One passenger died instantly, while six others sustained injuries.
According to SP Michael Kananura, the Community Liaison Officer in the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the vehicle had earlier been flagged by police at Lungala, Mpigi, alongside three others, UBG 649K, UBM 631E, and UAR 351Z for multiple traffic violations.
These included breach of operator’s license, carrying passengers in unsafe positions, careless driving, and obscured registration plates. While the drivers of the other vehicles were detained at Mpigi Police Station, the driver of UBM 672G defied police orders and failed to stop.
SP Kananura strongly urged all motorists to comply with police directives, emphasizing that what may seem like an inconvenience could actually be a critical, life-saving intervention.
“We issue a stern warning to all drivers and operators who continue to endanger lives by transporting passengers in unsafe and illegal ways,” he said. “We understand the pressure of the season, but public safety must not be compromised.”
He called on all road users to prioritize road safety and value their lives and those of others.
