A traffic accident in Uganda has resulted in the deaths of 63 people, with many others injured, after several vehicles collided due to reckless overtaking.
According to international news agencies, the crash occurred in the village of Katalibe along the Kampala-Gulu Highway, where four high-speed vehicles collided, leading to a large number of casualties.
Initial reports from traffic police indicate that the accident occurred when buses travelling in opposite directions attempted to overtake other vehicles, resulting in a head-on collision. A total of 63 people lost their lives, while numerous others sustained injuries.
Police have described the incident as one of the worst road tragedies in recent years and have urged drivers to avoid dangerous overtaking manoeuvres.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos and devastation, with emergency responders struggling to assist the injured amid the wreckage. Local residents rushed to the scene to help before ambulances arrived.
Authorities stated that the bodies of the deceased have been moved to local hospitals, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.