One Dead, 10 Injured After Football Team Van Collides With Truck on Arua-Nebbi Highway

A tragic road accident along the Arua-Nebbi Highway has claimed the life of a 19-year-old student and left ten other football players injured. The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon at Arua Hill Cell within Awindiri Ward, Arua City Central Division.

According to regional police reports, a Toyota Noah transporting football players from St Denis Afere in Nebbi District collided with an oncoming Howo Sino truck. The team was heading to Muni University in Arua for a scheduled football match when the accident took place. Preliminary police findings suggest that the driver of the Toyota Noah attempted to overtake several vehicles before encountering the oncoming truck. Unable to complete the manoeuvre safely, the driver swerved to the right at close range, leading the truck to strike the vehicle and push it off the road.

Alfred Mungudit, a Senior Five student at Nebbi Town Secondary School, tragically passed away upon arrival at Arua Regional Referral Hospital. Ten other passengers sustained various injuries and were promptly rushed to the health facility by police and Red Cross response teams. Both vehicles involved in the collision were impounded at Arua City Central Police Station pending a thorough inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles. Meanwhile, authorities noted that both drivers fled the scene following the crash, and active efforts are underway to trace them.

West Nile Region Police Spokesperson SSP Josephine Angucia confirmed the incident, noting that investigators have documented the scene. The crash adds to growing concerns regarding traffic safety along the Arua-Nebbi Highway, following another recent accident involving a bus at Enzeva Hill just days prior. Police continue to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution and avoid dangerous overtaking maneuvers. More details on the incident can be found in the Nile Post report.