Three people have died and two others sustained severe injuries following a fatal road crash at the Impala Interchange along the Entebbe Expressway early Monday morning.
According to Michael Kananura, the crash occurred at around 6:30 a.m. and involved a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number UBG 734S.
Preliminary police reports indicate that the driver, identified as Ssenyonjo Bosco, a businessman and resident of Masaka, was travelling with members of his family towards the Entebbe side when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to speeding.
Police said the vehicle first rammed into the base of a streetlight pole before crashing into a road pillar and overturning several times.
“As a result of the crash, three occupants, including the driver, died instantly, while two others sustained severe injuries,” Kananura said in an update shared on social media.
Traffic Police officers quickly responded to the scene and evacuated the injured victims to Grade B Hospital for first aid before they were referred to another medical facility for further medical management.
Authorities extended their condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased and wished a quick recovery to those injured in the crash.
Police have since urged motorists using the expressway to observe speed limits, remain alert while driving, and always maintain full control of their vehicles to avoid similar tragedies.
