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BREAKING NEWS: Tragic Road Accident at Wantoni Junction, Mukono Claims 3 Lives, Injures 10

The town of Mukono is in mourning following a horrific road crash that claimed three lives and left ten others injured at Wantoni Junction, a busy intersection along the Jinja Highway. The accident occurred around 9:00 PM on the night of May 20, 2025, sending shockwaves through the community.

According to a press statement from SP Kananura Michael, spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the tragic incident involved nine vehicles in total—four motor vehicles and five motorcycles—as well as several roadside food vendors who were caught in the deadly chaos.

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What Caused the Fatal Crash at Wantoni Junction?

Initial investigations indicate that the driver of a Mitsubishi Fuso truck (registration UBB 422U) lost control while approaching the junction. The truck veered into the opposite lane at high speed and violently plowed through multiple vehicles and roadside areas, including a local food vending zone filled with pedestrians.

The collision involved:


  • Three Toyota Hiace taxis: UBP 359W, UAW 042E, and UAQ 398L

  • Five motorcycles:

  • UFL 976T (Bajaj)

  • UFN 916P (TVS)

  • UEU 698W (Bajaj)

  • UDK 495B (Bajaj)

  • UDZ 777A (Bajaj)

Three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene due to the extreme impact of the crash. The deceased include both motorcycle riders and pedestrians, whose identities are yet to be released pending notification of their families.


Ten more people suffered injuries—some of them critical—including:

  • Motorcycle riders

  • Taxi passengers

  • Pedestrians

  • Food vendors operating near the junction

Emergency responders acted swiftly, transporting the injured to Mukono General Hospital, while the deceased were taken to Kawolo Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.

The aftermath at Wantoni Junction was described as chaotic, with bystanders, emergency services, and police working through twisted wreckage and scattered debris. All the vehicles involved have since been towed to the Mukono Police parking yard for further examination.

Traffic investigators are now working to determine the exact cause of the crash, and whether mechanical failure, driver error, or road conditions played a role.


The incident has reignited public concern over road safety, particularly at busy junctions where trucks, taxis, motorcycles, and pedestrians frequently intersect. Community members and local leaders are demanding:

  • Stricter traffic enforcement

  • Designated truck lanes

  • Better urban planning

  • Protective barriers around roadside businesses


Authorities are urging all drivers to remain vigilant, especially in congested zones like Wantoni Junction, and have assured the public of a thorough investigation.


As Mukono comes to terms with this devastating loss, families of the victims and the broader community are calling for urgent action to prevent future tragedies. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has promised regular updates as investigations unfold and encourages public cooperation during this difficult time.




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