A night journey turned tragic after a deadly road crash at Bobi Trading Centre along the Kampala–Gulu Highway left 14 people dead and 28 others nursing injuries. The accident happened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at about 9:34pm and involved an Isuzu bus UBE 110H belonging to Opit Travellers Company and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer […]
A night journey turned tragic after a deadly road crash at Bobi Trading Centre along the Kampala–Gulu Highway left 14 people dead and 28 others nursing injuries.
The accident happened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at about 9:34pm and involved an Isuzu bus UBE 110H belonging to Opit Travellers Company and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer KBS 564D/ZE 7948.
Preliminary police findings indicate that the bus driver was allegedly speeding when he attempted to avoid a pedestrian crossing the road. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer into the path of the oncoming trailer in a deadly head-on collision.
Fourteen passengers were pronounced dead, while 28 others sustained injuries and were rushed to various medical facilities for treatment.
Police traffic officers have since launched investigations into the crash as they warn motorists to exercise extra caution, especially at night when visibility is poor.
Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura urged drivers to maintain safe speeds, remain alert in trading centres and always drive at speeds that allow them to stop safely in case of danger.
