Three people, including two school-going children, were killed in a tragic single-vehicle accident on the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway early Monday morning, March 16, 2026.

The crash occurred in the Mpala–Kajjansi section (Mpala area), with the vehicle traveling from Masaka toward Entebbe International Airport.

Preliminary reports indicate the driver dozed off at the wheel due to fatigue after a long-distance journey, leading to loss of control.

Three of the occupants died at the scene.

One survivor sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Identities of the victims have not been publicly released.

Incident response teams from the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway (KEE) operator and Uganda Police Force were quickly deployed. They secured the scene, managed traffic flow, and conducted recovery operations to clear the roadway.

A statement from the expressway management confirmed: “Earlier today, a single-vehicle crash occurred along the Mpala section of the Expressway. The vehicle was travelling from Masaka towards the Airport when the driver reportedly dozed off due to fatigue after a long-distance journey.”

Ministry of Works and Transport publicist Allan Ssempebwa added: “A road crash has been reported this morning along the Mpala–Kajjansi section of the Expressway involving one vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate fatalities while some occupants sustained injuries. Finer details will be ascertained later as our incident response teams involving KEE and the Uganda Police are still handling the incident.”

Authorities urged motorists to rest fully before embarking on long-distance travel, avoid driving while fatigued, and strictly observe speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.

The Kampala–Entebbe Expressway, Uganda’s first toll road linking the capital to Entebbe International Airport, sees heavy daily traffic.

Road safety remains a major concern nationwide. According to Uganda Police Force data, 2024 recorded 25,107 road crashes resulting in 25,808 casualties (including 5,144 deaths) and over 4,400 fatal crashes, with driver fatigue, speeding, and reckless driving among the leading causes.Investigations into the exact circumstances continue.