On 25 May 2018, a serious collision occurred between a bus, which was travelling from Lira to Kampala, and a tractor, in the Kiryandongo district of Uganda. The incident took place along the Lira-Kampala highway. At least 22 people, including four children were killed.[1][3] According to authorities, the crash occurred at around 8:00 pm in Nanda village, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Karuma, Kiryandongo District.[4]
| 2018 Kiryandongo Bus Accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 25 May 2018 8:00 pm |
| Country | Uganda |
| Incident type | Collision between bus, truck, and tractor.[1] |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 22[2] |
| Injured | 15 |
The commuter bus collided with the rear of the tractor; this impact subsequently caused the bus to careen and roll, resulting in a further collision with an oncoming articulated lorry, which was transporting crates of beer.[2]
The tractor, which was driving without lights[2] at night, was largely cited as the cause of the accident.[1]
Aftermath
editThe government declared three days of mourning, and president Yoweri Museveni directed that the families of those who perished in the accident be compensated with USh 5,000,000/= for each family and those who were critically injured would receive 3,000,000/= each.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c Feingold, Spencer (26 May 2018). "At least 22 killed in Uganda bus crash". CNN. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children". BBC. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Kiryandogo accident: Some of the dead identified". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "20 perish in Kiryandongo bus accident". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "State House Delivers Shs110 Million to Kiryandongo Bus Accident Victims". Kampala Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Wanambwa, Richard (28 May 2018). "Flags at half-mast for accident victims - Eagle Online". Eagle Online. Retrieved 18 August 2018.