A Uganda Prisons Service transport vehicle crashed Tuesday afternoon in Nwoya District, injuring 28 inmates and one staff member. The accident occurred at Paranga around 4:00 PM when the driver swerved to avoid hitting a motorcycle taxi operator. Frank Baine Mayanja, Senior Commissioner of Prisons and Deputy Director CCA/Service Spokesperson, confirmed Wednesday that an inspection team would investigate the incident. Emergency responders transported all injured parties to Anaka Hospital for initial treatment. Medical staff later transferred two prisoners with severe injuries to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for advanced care.
Officials report that all victims remain in stable condition as investigations proceed. Government vehicle crashes represented 6.2 percent of Uganda's 20,394 recorded traffic accidents in 2024, with 1,318 serious incidents and 145 fatalities among security agency vehicles. Motorcycle taxis contribute to more than 38 percent of road crashes nationwide. The Uganda Prisons Service promised regular updates to families and the public during the ongoing investigation. Rural transport operations face persistent safety challenges, particularly in northern regions where poor road conditions and unregulated motorcycle traffic create hazardous environments for security convoys carrying inmates.
Officials report that all victims remain in stable condition as investigations proceed. Government vehicle crashes represented 6.2 percent of Uganda's 20,394 recorded traffic accidents in 2024, with 1,318 serious incidents and 145 fatalities among security agency vehicles. Motorcycle taxis contribute to more than 38 percent of road crashes nationwide. The Uganda Prisons Service promised regular updates to families and the public during the ongoing investigation. Rural transport operations face persistent safety challenges, particularly in northern regions where poor road conditions and unregulated motorcycle traffic create hazardous environments for security convoys carrying inmates.
