Police have arrested Wasswa Peter, the driver of a Sino truck that lost control and rammed into a commuter taxi at Nkoowe along the Kampala–Hoima Road in Wakiso District, leaving two people dead and nine others injured.
The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Nkoowe along the busy Kampala–Hoima Road. The Sino truck reportedly lost control before crashing into a commuter taxi, resulting in multiple casualties.
Two people died in the accident, while nine others sustained injuries and were taken for medical attention.
Following the crash, police launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident, including what caused the heavy truck to lose control and crash into the taxi.
Wasswa Peter, who was identified as the driver of the Sino truck, has since been arrested and is currently in police custody.
According to police, the suspect is expected to appear in court at any time to face charges arising from the crash. The charges will be determined through the ongoing legal process as investigations continue.
The arrest is part of police efforts to establish the circumstances that led to the fatal collision and determine responsibility for the deaths and injuries recorded in the incident.
The crash has once again highlighted the importance of road safety, particularly on busy highways where speeding, reckless driving and loss of vehicle control can have devastating consequences.
Police have urged motorists to exercise maximum caution while using the country’s roads and to ensure that their vehicles remain under proper control at all times.
Drivers have also been reminded to observe prescribed speed limits and avoid any form of reckless or dangerous driving that could put the lives of passengers and other road users at risk.
The warning is particularly important for drivers of heavy trucks and other large commercial vehicles because accidents involving such vehicles can result in significant loss of life and serious injuries.
Police have emphasized that motorists have a responsibility to protect not only themselves and their passengers but also other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and occupants of other vehicles.
As investigations into the Nkoowe crash continue, the suspect remains in police custody pending his appearance in court.
Authorities are expected to use evidence gathered during the investigation to establish the exact circumstances under which the Sino truck lost control and caused the deadly collision.
Police have reiterated their appeal to all motorists to exercise caution, observe speed limits and maintain proper control of their vehicles at all times in order to prevent road crashes and save lives.
