A tragic road crash along Ubbi Hill in Laropi Sub-County, Moyo District, has left one person dead and eight others injured after a Fuso Fighter truck reportedly developed mechanical problems and overturned.
The vehicle involved, registration number UBN 756P, a white Fuso Fighter truck driven by Bernard Okello, was transporting coffee seedlings from Anaka Town Council to Yumbe District.
The accident occurred on the night of May 13, 2026, at around 8:30pm at Ubbi Village, Ubbi Parish in Moyo District, according to Police Traffic Accident Report (TAR) 12/2026 from Moyo Central Police Station.
According to preliminary police findings, the driver and his colleagues had crossed the ferry and intended to spend the night in Moyo Town before proceeding to Yumbe the following morning. However, while descending Ubbi Hill, the vehicle allegedly developed brake failure.
“The vehicle experienced mechanical failure while at Ubbi Hill. Due to the heavy load, the truck rolled backwards uncontrollably before overturning,” said North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea.
He confirmed that eight people sustained injuries in the crash, while one victim identified only as Andrew died on the way to Moyo Hospital.
SP Asea said traffic officers quickly responded to the scene, documented evidence and commenced investigations into the incident.
“The injured victims were rushed to Moyo Hospital for treatment while the deceased’s body was conveyed to the same facility for postmortem examination,” he explained.
Police also recorded statements from the driver Bernard Okello and several eyewitnesses, while a rough sketch plan of the scene was drawn to aid investigations.
“The suspected cause of the accident is brake failure, although inquiries into the matter are still ongoing,” SP Asea added.
The damaged vehicle remained at the scene by press time pending towing and inspection by investigators.
The latest crash adds to growing concerns over road safety along major highways and hilly routes in Uganda, particularly involving overloaded trucks and mechanical failures linked to poor vehicle maintenance.
