NAKASONGOLA, Uganda — Two people were killed and 10 others injured after a Fuso truck carrying market vendors overturned along the Lwabyata–Lwampanga (Zengebe) road in Nakasongola District on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The crash occurred at about 12:30pm in Lwakataba Village as the silver Fuso truck was travelling from Amolatar towards Irrimba Market in Lwabyata.
According to Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Region Police spokesperson, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle before it overturned.
“The motor vehicle lost control and overturned, killing two passengers at the scene and leaving several others with serious and minor injuries,” Twineamazima said.
The deceased were identified as Isaac Kirabo, 26, a resident of Nabwita Village in Lwampanga Sub-county, Nakasongola District, and Junior Kabugo, 25, a resident of Kiyeje in Luweero Town Council.
The injured passengers were identified as Annet Naiga, 40; Annet Letalo, 38; Marvin Ndaula, 21; Collins Amanya, 25; Robert Sebwami, 31; Jesca Nalunkuma, 40; Robert Kakooza, 38; Denis Ssaka, 21; Ivan Katamba, 36; and Prescovia Nakabiira, 45.
The injured were rushed to Nakasongola Health Centre IV, where they are receiving treatment.
Twineamazima said traffic police officers responded to the scene, which was visited and documented. Witness statements have also been recorded as investigations continue to establish the exact cause of the crash.
The bodies of Kirabo and Kabugo were taken to Nakasongola Mortuary for postmortem examinations, while the Fuso truck was towed to the Nakasongola Police parking yard.
Police conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery as investigations into the crash continue.
