Kampala — Two people have died and three others sustained serious injuries after a truck reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into several vehicles along Kiwempe Road in Kabalagala.
The crash occurred at about 9:20am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, along the road off Ggaba Road.
According to Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura, preliminary investigations indicate that an Isuzu truck, registration number UAW 675F, carrying construction materials was travelling downhill from the Lukuli side towards Kiwempe Road when its braking system reportedly developed a mechanical fault.
The driver subsequently lost control and collided with several vehicles and a motorcycle carrying two people before the truck came to a stop against a Fuso Fighter.
Five vehicles were involved in the crash: the Isuzu truck, a Fuso Fighter (UA 547BK), a Volvo (UBM 973Y), a Toyota Super Custom (UBB 711Z) and a Boxer motorcycle (UFT 619Z).
A nearby commercial building was also damaged during the incident.
Kananura confirmed that the motorcycle rider and the truck driver died from their injuries, while three other people, including a passenger who was travelling in the truck, sustained serious injuries.
The injured victims were rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Police have launched investigations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
Kananura urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before setting off, particularly when travelling on hilly roads where brake failure can have devastating consequences.
He also cautioned drivers against overloading and called for greater care when negotiating steep slopes.
The incident adds to concerns over road safety in Kampala, where mechanical faults and loss of vehicle control can result in deadly multi-vehicle collisions.
