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At least 63 people have been confirmed dead following a horrific multi-vehicle crash on the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Uganda, police reported on Wednesday.
According to the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred around 12:15 a.m. when two buses travelling in opposite directions collided head-on while attempting to overtake a lorry and a car.
One of the buses tried to swerve to avoid the collision but ended up causing a chain reaction that involved several other vehicles, some of which overturned.
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Police said dozens of passengers were injured and have been rushed to hospitals in Kiryandongo town for treatment. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Authorities have attributed the tragedy to reckless overtaking, which they described as one of the major causes of fatal road accidents in Uganda. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution and avoid dangerous driving, especially on busy highways connecting Kampala to northern regions such as Gulu.
