14 Killed in Lwera Swamp Road Crash as Taxi Collides with Sand Truck

What the report says

At least 14 people died in a road crash on the Kampala–Masaka Highway in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, according to Watchdog Uganda citing a Uganda Police Force statement. The collision happened late on Monday, 3 August 2026, around 11:00 p.m. near Kamunga Trading Centre.

Police said the crash involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration UA 662AQ, and a Sino truck, registration UBS 040F, which was carrying sand. All 14 people who died were said to have been in the taxi. Four other people were injured, with two victims from each vehicle among the wounded, and were taken to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.

Authorities visited the scene and opened investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. The truck driver reportedly fled, and police said they were working to trace him. The incident has renewed concern about safety on the Kampala–Masaka Highway, a busy route that has seen repeated serious crashes. In general, such highways can be especially dangerous when speeding, dangerous overtaking, or poor road discipline are factors, though the specific cause in this case has not been established in the evidence provided.

Police continued urging motorists to observe traffic rules and drive carefully to protect other road users.