Four killed in kamuli accident

11 April 2026, 5:44 am

Ali lukomo

Kamuli District registered a fatal accident in which four people have died following a road accident involving a sugar cane laden Fuso Fighter truck and a motorcycle along the Kamuli – Namasagali Road in Bulunda village. April 10, 2026 The deceased have been identified as:1. Mudumba Grace, adult male, resident of Naibowa, Butansi, Kamuli District (rider)2. Nanzala Lydia, 38, female, resident of Naibowa, Butansi, Kamuli District3. Makayi Stephen, 40, male, resident of Busiba Cell, Southern Division, Kamuli Municipality4. Balinaine Charles, 42, male, resident of Busiba Cell, Kamuli MunicipalityAll four victims died instantly at the scene.According to preliminary findings the crash occurred at approximately 5:50 PM on April 10, 2026. The Fuso Fighter (registration UAM 983F), loaded with sugar cane, and the Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (registration UDL 411N) were both traveling in the same direction from Namasagali toward Kamuli.Upon reaching Bulunda Village, a Sinotruck lorry approached from the opposite direction. In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver of the Fuso swerved sharply to the right, lost control of the vehicle, and caused the truck to overturn. The falling vehicle and its sugarcane cargo landed directly on the motorcycle rider and his passengers, burying them under the heavy load. All four died on the spot. The driver of the Fuso truck fled and remains at large.Police strongly caution all drivers, especially those operating heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), against dangerous evasive maneuvers such as sudden swerving, which can lead to loss of control, overturning, and fatal consequences for other road users. Drivers are advised to instead reduce speed gradually, brake safely when possible, and avoid reckless overtaking or abrupt directional changes, particularly when approaching oncoming vehicles on narrow roads. Motorcyclists and passengers are also reminded to maintain a safe distance from heavy vehicles and to remain vigilant at all times.Inquiries are ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the fleeing Fuso driver to come forward immediately to Kamuli CPS or the nearest police station.