At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash in Lwera swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka highway.
According to Kasirye Twaha, the RegionalPolice Spokesperson Greater Masaka, the accident occurred on the night of August 3, 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre.
The crash involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UA 662AQ, and a Sino truck, registration number UBS 040F, which was transporting sand. Police said all the deceased were occupants of the taxi.
“Fourteen people died on the spot, all from the taxi while four other victims two from each vehicle sustained injuries and were rushed to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital for treatment,” Kasirye said.
Police confirmed that the driver of the truck fled the scene and efforts to trace and arrest him are ongoing. Officers visited the scene and commenced investigations to establish the cause of the crash.
The Kampala–Masaka highway, particularly the Lwera swamp stretch, is known as a black spot due to frequent accidents, often linked to speeding, poor visibility and reckless driving.
