2018 Kiryandongo bus accident

On 25 May 2018, a serious collision occurred between a bus, which was travelling from Lira to Kampala, and a tractor, in the Kiryandongo district of Uganda. The incident took place along the Lira-Kampala highway. At least 22 people, including four children were killed.[1][3] According to authorities, the crash occurred at around 8:00 pm in Nanda village, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Karuma, Kiryandongo District.[4]

2018 Kiryandongo Bus Accident
Details
Date25 May 2018
8:00 pm
CountryUganda
Incident typeCollision between bus, truck, and tractor.[1]
Statistics
Deaths22[2]
Injured15

The commuter bus collided with the rear of the tractor; this impact subsequently caused the bus to careen and roll, resulting in a further collision with an oncoming articulated lorry, which was transporting crates of beer.[2]

The tractor, which was driving without lights[2] at night, was largely cited as the cause of the accident.[1]

Aftermath

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The government declared three days of mourning, and president Yoweri Museveni directed that the families of those who perished in the accident be compensated with USh 5,000,000/= for each family and those who were critically injured would receive 3,000,000/= each.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Feingold, Spencer (26 May 2018). "At least 22 killed in Uganda bus crash". CNN. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children". BBC. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Kiryandogo accident: Some of the dead identified". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  4. ^ "20 perish in Kiryandongo bus accident". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  5. ^ "State House Delivers Shs110 Million to Kiryandongo Bus Accident Victims". Kampala Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  6. ^ Wanambwa, Richard (28 May 2018). "Flags at half-mast for accident victims - Eagle Online". Eagle Online. Retrieved 18 August 2018.