2018 Kiryandongo bus accident

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| date = 25 May 2018

| time = 8:00 pm

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| country = Uganda

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| type = Collision between bus, truck, and tractor.

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| deaths = 22

| injuries = 15

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On 25 May 2018, a serious collision occurred between a bus, which was travelling from Lira to Kampala, and a tractor, in the Kiryandongo district of Uganda. The incident took place along the Lira-Kampala highway. At least 22 people, including four children were killed.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1478496/kiryandogo-22-die-fatal-accident|title=Kiryandogo accident: Some of the dead identified|work=www.newvision.co.ug|access-date=13 August 2018}} According to authorities, the crash occurred at around 8:00{{nbsp}}pm in Nanda village, approximately {{convert|12|km|abbr=on}} from Karuma, Kiryandongo District.{{Cite news|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/20-perish-Kiryandongo-bus-accident/688334-4580492-75lf8iz/index.html|title=20 perish in Kiryandongo bus accident|work=Daily Monitor|access-date=14 August 2018|language=en-UK}}

The commuter bus collided with the rear of the tractor; this impact subsequently caused the bus to careen and roll, resulting in a further collision with an oncoming articulated lorry, which was transporting crates of beer.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-44265895|title=Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children|publisher=BBC|date=26 May 2018|access-date=15 August 2018}}

The tractor, which was driving without lights at night, was largely cited as the cause of the accident.{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/05/26/africa/uganda-bus-accident-crash/index.html|title=At least 22 killed in Uganda bus crash|author=Feingold, Spencer|publisher=CNN|date=26 May 2018|access-date=15 August 2018}}