Gateway bus company crashed twice within three days and hurt nearly 80 people across Uganda. The first accident happened Sunday morning when driver lost control and hit a woman walking beside the road. The bus rolled over and injured 62 passengers traveling between Ntungamo and Kabale. Police said the driver struck pedestrian Dafuroza Rwakinda before the vehicle left the highway. The crash occurred during early morning hours when visibility was poor.
Two days later another Gateway bus overturned at a dangerous curve near Kisoro town. Driver Julius Owoyesigyire failed to navigate the sharp turn and injured 18 passengers. The accident happened at Chanakye Red Corner which local people call a black spot for crashes. Other bus companies also had serious accidents during the same period across different districts. Road safety experts blame old vehicles and poor driver training for the increasing number of crashes.
Government officials suspended YY Bus Company operations after multiple deadly accidents struck their fleet. Traffic police launched awareness campaigns to teach drivers and passengers about road safety rules. Officials also introduced automatic penalty systems to catch drivers who run red lights. Police reports show road crashes increased by more than six percent compared to last year. Many travelers fear riding buses because companies prioritize cheap fares over passenger safety.
Two days later another Gateway bus overturned at a dangerous curve near Kisoro town. Driver Julius Owoyesigyire failed to navigate the sharp turn and injured 18 passengers. The accident happened at Chanakye Red Corner which local people call a black spot for crashes. Other bus companies also had serious accidents during the same period across different districts. Road safety experts blame old vehicles and poor driver training for the increasing number of crashes.
Government officials suspended YY Bus Company operations after multiple deadly accidents struck their fleet. Traffic police launched awareness campaigns to teach drivers and passengers about road safety rules. Officials also introduced automatic penalty systems to catch drivers who run red lights. Police reports show road crashes increased by more than six percent compared to last year. Many travelers fear riding buses because companies prioritize cheap fares over passenger safety.
