At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash involving a taxi and a sand truck in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, along the Kampala–Masaka Highway.
According to a statement issued by the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred on the night of Monday, 3 August 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre in Lwera Swamp.
The crash involved a Toyota Hiace taxi registration number UA 662AQ and a Sino truck registration number UBS 040F that was transporting sand.
Police said all the 14 victims who died on the spot were occupants of the taxi, while four other people sustained injuries. The injured victims—two from each vehicle—were rushed to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention.
Police officers visited the scene and commenced investigations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
The driver of the truck is reported to have fled the scene, and police said efforts are underway to trace and apprehend him.
The latest incident adds to growing concerns over road safety on the Kampala–Masaka Highway, one of the country’s busiest transport routes, where fatal crashes have often been linked to reckless driving, speeding and poor road discipline.
Police have continued to urge motorists to exercise caution, observe traffic rules and prioritise the safety of all road users.
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