The directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has revealed that a total of 33 people succumbed to road crashes between December 24th and 26th and156 others were left grappling with serious injuries.
According to Micheal Kananura , the traffic and road safety spokes personthe majority of the fatalities, a staggering 85%, were pedestrians and riders, with a significant portion hailing from upcountry regions.
He told journalists during a press briefing on Wednesday that the highways remained relatively peaceful, emphasizing the need for a closer examination of safety protocols in less urbanized areas.
Kananura says one major tragic accident was reported in Kapachorwa, on December 26th, 2023, at 4:00 pm. The fatal crash occurred at Towei Corner Kapsindi along the Kapchorwa – Mbale Road, involving a Prado Land Cruiser with registration number UBD 074J.
The tragedy claimed the lives of five individuals, that included four children and their mother. Additionally, four others, including the vehicle’s driver, were reported to have sustained injuries in the collision.
The traffic spokesperson says this season’s road crash numbers were comparatively lower than the previous year. Authorities attribute this decline to early interventions that were implemented well in advance of the holiday season, signaling the potential efficacy of proactive safety measures.
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