Key Facts

• The crash happened in Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda.
• Seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials were in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
• Three people died and four others were injured in the collision with the elephant.
• The vehicle was traveling from Arua city to Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
• The injured were initially taken to a local hospital and later moved to Kampala for further care.
• No information was given about the condition of the elephant involved in the crash.
• Uganda Police and Wildlife Authority warned drivers to be cautious in protected wildlife areas where animals frequently cross roads.
• Road accidents and incidents involving wildlife are increasing as human communities grow near protected areas.