Vehicles collide, over 48 killed in Uganda

Kampala, May 26

 At least 48 people including 16 children died in northern Uganda when a bus hit a tractor driving with no lights at night and then a truck, the Red Cross said on Saturday.

“Evacuation teams are working tirelessly to rescue the injured”, said Ugandan police spokeswoman Emilian Kayima, adding that all three drivers had died. “The death toll is now at 48 including 16 children,” Red Cross spokeswoman Irene Nakasiita said. 

The accident happened last night in Kiryandongo, about 220 kilometres (140 miles) north of the capital Kampala. The bus collided first with the tractor before hitting a truck transporting beer. Uganda has one of the worst records for road safety, due to the poor condition of vehicles and roads.  — AFP