Passengers Injured as Taxi Overturns After Tyre Burst on Kiboga Highway

What the report says

Several passengers were injured when a Toyota Hiace taxi overturned on the Kampala-Hoima Highway in Kiboga District after a rear tyre burst, according to Nile Post. Police said the crash happened around 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Ssinde Village in Kyekumbya Sub-county. The vehicle, registration number UA 246DX, was carrying passengers traveling from Hoima to Kampala.

Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi said the tyre burst on the driver’s side caused the driver to lose control, leading to the overturning. Police had not confirmed the exact number of injured passengers at the time of reporting, and their identities were also not yet established. No deaths were reported.

By the time traffic police reached the scene, injured passengers had already been taken to nearby health facilities by local residents with help from uninjured passengers, the report said. Officers documented the scene and towed the wreckage to Bukomero Police Station as investigations continued. Police also said they had not yet traced the driver or the injured passengers and were still working to verify their whereabouts.

The incident adds to wider concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance on Uganda’s highways. Police used the case to urge public transport operators to carry out regular mechanical checks and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before long-distance trips.