Twelve people have been injured following a serious road crash involving a Toyota Hilux pickup and a Toyota Hiace taxi along the Kampala-Mityana-Mubende road, leaving motorists and residents concerned about road safety on the busy route.
The accident happened on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, at Ttamu Trading Centre in Mityana District, when the two vehicles collided head-on in an incident that left both drivers and all passengers in the taxi injured.
According to police reports, the crash occurred at around 9:45pm as a Toyota Hilux double-cabin pickup registration number UG 709M was travelling from Kampala towards Mityana and Mubende.
Police identified the driver of the pickup as Kateba Godfrey, 48, the Town Clerk of Mityana Municipality and a resident of Mityana District. He was reportedly driving along the road when the accident occurred.
Preliminary findings by police indicate that the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle after being distracted by headlights from an approaching vehicle as he reached the Ttamu Trading Centre area.
The pickup reportedly crossed into the lane of vehicles coming from the opposite direction before colliding head-on with a Toyota Hiace taxi registration number UBG 627F.
The taxi was being driven by Ssekande Richard, 34, a resident of Kyegegwa District, who was carrying 10 passengers at the time of the crash.
The impact of the collision left both vehicles badly damaged, with emergency responders and bystanders rushing to help remove the victims from the wreckage.
Both drivers, together with the 10 passengers travelling in the taxi, sustained injuries during the crash and were immediately taken for medical treatment.
The injured victims were rushed to Mityana General Hospital and nearby health facilities where they received medical attention as doctors and medical workers attended to their conditions.
Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi confirmed the accident and said traffic investigators from Mityana Police visited the scene to establish what exactly caused the collision.
“The crash scene was visited and documented by our traffic investigators. The victims were removed from the wreckage and rushed to Mityana General Hospital and nearby clinics for medical attention,” Kigozi said.
Police traffic officers led by ASP Francis Natukwasa documented the accident scene and collected information that could help in determining the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The wreckage of both vehicles was later towed to the Mityana Traffic Police Yard as investigations continued into the cause of the accident.
Police said they are examining several factors surrounding the crash, including the possibility that poor visibility, distraction from headlights and loss of control contributed to the collision.
The accident has once again raised concerns about the dangers faced by road users, especially during night journeys when visibility is reduced and drivers are required to exercise extra caution.
Authorities have repeatedly warned motorists against speeding, reckless driving, distractions and failure to maintain proper control of vehicles while using busy highways.
SSP Kigozi urged drivers to remain alert, especially when travelling at night, saying small mistakes on the road can result in serious injuries or loss of lives.
He advised motorists to reduce speed whenever visibility becomes challenging and to avoid any form of distraction that could affect their ability to control their vehicles.
Residents around Ttamu Trading Centre expressed concern over the accident, calling for increased road safety awareness and responsible driving among all road users.
As investigations continue, police said they will provide further updates after establishing the full circumstances that led to the Kampala-Mityana road crash. The incident serves as another reminder of the need for caution and discipline on Uganda’s roads.
