Pastor, Child Killed in Head-on Collision with Truck in Wakiso

A pastor was among two people who lost their lives, and four others were seriously injured, in a head-on crash between a Toyota Passo and a heavy truck on Sunday morning along the Gayaza–Zirobwe Road, according to police.

The accident happened near Magigye, opposite Hummer’s Bar and Green, in Kasangati Division, Wakiso District.

Witnesses explained that the Toyota Passo, registration UBK 115G, was moving from Gayaza to Zirobwe when it left its lane and collided with the oncoming truck, registration UBQ 253B. Others, however, believed the truck driver lost control before the impact, leaving the Passo driver with no chance to avoid the crash.

Police said two occupants of the Toyota Passo died instantly, while four others were left with serious injuries.

The deceased were identified as Obedi Turyatunga, also known as Pastor, who was driving the Passo and came from Ntungamo District, and Promise Andinda, a 4-year-old child.

The injured included 42-year-old teacher Immaculate Aimbisibwe of Bugema Adventist, Gerald Nuwagaba, a teacher at Kinoni Adventist School in Ntungamo District, and 6-year-old Tabisa Ahabwe. It was not clear whether all the occupants belonged to one family.

Police officers at Kasangati visited the scene. The bodies of the deceased were taken to Mulago City Mortuary, while the injured were rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment.

A traffic officer who did not want to be named said the truck driver ran away after the crash. The officer also added that both vehicles were towed to the Inspectorate of Vehicles in Naguru for further investigations.

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed. Police appealed to drivers, especially those handling heavy trucks, to remain cautious and to make sure their vehicles are in good condition. They stressed that accidents like this one show the importance of safe driving and proper vehicle maintenance.

According to records from 2024, Uganda faced a sharp increase in road accidents that year, with more than 2,000 deaths reported. Speeding, reckless overtaking, and poorly maintained vehicles are still the main causes. Authorities continue to push for stronger enforcement of traffic laws and better driver training.