Nile Star Bus Crash Leaves Over 20 Injured Along Arua-Nebbi Road

A tragic road incident unfolded along the Arua-Nebbi road in Arua district when a Nile Star bus was involved in a severe crash. Over twenty individuals suffered varying degrees of injuries following the evening accident in Enzeva village.

According to preliminary reports, the Isuzu bus, bearing registration number UBF 621T, was en route from Arua city to Kampala. Witnesses and investigators noted that the driver attempted to overtake a trailer at a narrow stretch of the highway. The maneuver went wrong, causing the driver to lose control, leading the vehicle to veer off the road and overturn.

West Nile police spokesperson Josephine Angucia confirmed the incident, stating that emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene. The injured passengers were swiftly evacuated to several medical centers across Arua district and city, including Kuluva Hospital, Arua Regional Referral Hospital, and the Church of Uganda Hospital, to receive urgent medical attention.

Authorities have strongly attributed the crash to reckless and unlawful overtaking. Traffic police continue to urge motorists and bus operators to exercise maximum caution, evaluate road conditions thoroughly, and avoid dangerous maneuvers that endanger commuter lives. A comprehensive list of the admitted victims has been released by local health authorities to help concerned families locate their loved ones.

For more details on this incident, read the original report on The Observer.