Uganda police say at least 14 people killed in collision between truck and taxi van
Summary
A truck carrying sand and a passenger van used as a taxi collided in Uganda, killing at least 14 people. The crash happened on a highway in Kalungu district, and the truck driver ran away after the accident.Key Facts
- The accident took place Monday night in Kamunga Trading Center, Kalungu district, Uganda.
- At least 14 passengers in the van died in the collision.
- Four other people were injured in the crash.
- The truck driver fled the scene and is being searched for by police.
- Road accidents are common in Uganda and often caused by poor vehicle maintenance, speeding, and bad road conditions.
- In July, another accident in eastern Uganda killed at least 20 children and one adult after a school bus overturned.
- The passenger van was operating as a commuter taxi at the time of the crash.
- Officials reported the incident through a police statement.
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