One Dead, Several Injured in Multiple Crashes on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway

What the report says

At least one person has died and several others were injured in multiple crashes on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, according to Nile Post. The incidents were reported on the Kajjansi-Busega section, prompting an emergency response from expressway staff and Traffic Police. The source said the fatal crash involved a pedestrian struck near kilometre three, close to a sharp bend.

Emergency teams evacuated the injured for medical treatment, while police handled the scene and managed traffic, which was moving slowly around the affected area. Works and Transport ministry spokesperson Allan Ssempebwa said the deceased was taken to Mulago Hospital Mortuary by Uganda Police. The report did not specify how many people were hurt or the exact number of vehicles involved.

The expressway management used the incident to restate warnings that pedestrians are not allowed to walk or cross on the road. It said communities near the route had recently been advised not to tamper with the safety fence or use unauthorized access points. The broader safety message matters because the expressway is a high-speed corridor where unexpected pedestrian movement can create serious risk, especially near bends and exit points. Motorists were urged to slow down, follow police guidance and remain patient as clearing operations continued.