Three bodies recovered in Buikwe bus crash, search continues

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Police on Monday, May 5, 2025, confirmed the recovery of three unidentified bodies following a fatal road crash on the Makindu–Nyenga road in Buikwe district. The search for more victims is ongoing.

Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, confirmed the crash occurred at approximately 5:00pm at Makindu village. It involved a Scania motor vehicle, registration number UAV 701C, belonging to YY Company.

"The crash involved a Scania motor vehicle, registration number UAV 701C, belonging to YY Company. The vehicle was travelling from Katosi to Jinja when the driver lost control at Makindu Village. It overturned and caught fire, resulting in the loss of lives, of people who are yet to be identified, and injuries to multiple passengers who have been rushed to Kawolo Hospital, St. Francis Lwanga Hospital in Buikwe, and other nearby health facilities, where they are currently receiving medical attention," Kananura said.

A bus, belonging to YY Company that was involved in a fatal accident and caught fire. (Credit Emmanuel Balukusa)

He added that police and emergency services were at the scene, working to extinguish the fire and recover the bodies of those who perished.

"We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available," he said.

The incident comes just two days after the country began to come to terms with the death of Rajiv Ruparelia, managing director of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, whose car crashed into roadside barriers.

On Monday, the Minister for Works and Transport announced the establishment of a committee to investigate the incident.