Fourteen people have been confirmed dead after a fatal road crash involving a taxi and a sand truck in Lwera Swamp along the Kampala–Masaka Highway.
According to Uganda Police, the accident occurred on the night of Sunday, 03 August 2026, at around 2300hrs at Kamunga Trading Centre in Lwera Swamp.
Police spokesperson said the crash involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UA 662AQ, and a Sino truck, registration number UBS 040F, that was transporting sand.
“Fourteen (14) people died on the spot, all from the taxi,” the statement read.Â
Four other people were injured, with two victims from each vehicle. They are currently admitted at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital.
Police officers visited the scene and investigations are underway. Authorities said efforts to trace the driver of one of the vehicles, who fled the scene, are ongoing.
The Kampala–Masaka Highway, especially the Lwera section, has been cited in previous accidents due to poor visibility and heavy truck traffic at night.
Police have appealed to motorists to exercise caution, particularly during night travel.
