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63 people killed in massive Uganda road accident: police

A tragic early-morning crash on Wednesday claimed 63 lives when two buses collided head-on during overtaking, leaving several others injured, Ugandan police reported.

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Published October 22,2025
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Two buses collided on a major motorway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 63 people and injuring several others, police said Wednesday.

The incident occurred on the Kampala-Gulu highway just after midnight when two buses "met head-on during the overtaking manoeuvres" police said in a statement posted on X, adding: "as a result, 63 people lost lives, all occupants from involved vehicles and several others sustained injuries."