Several Dead As YY Bus Bursts Into Flames After Overturning In Buikwe District

Uganda police has confirm a single fatal road crash that occurred today, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5 PM in Makindu Village, along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District.

The crash involved a Scania motor vehicle, registration number UAV 701C, belonging to YY Company. 

The vehicle was traveling from Katosi to Jinja when the driver lost control at Makindu Village. It overturned and caught fire, resulting in the loss of lives, who are yet to be identified & injuries to multiple passengers who have been rushed to Kawolo Hospital, St. Francis Lwanga Hospital in Buikwe, & other nearby health facilities, where they are currently receiving medical attention.

PoliceUg & emergency services are on the scene, working to extinguish the fire & retrieve the bodies of those who perished in the crash. 

We will  provide updates as more information becomes available.