Jinja traffic police are investigating the possible cause of a fatal accident that occurred at the Gadafi Roundabout in Jinja City during the morning hours of May 1st 2025.
The accident involved a taxi with registration number UAS 239E and a motorcycle with registration number 566F.
Both the taxi and the motorcycle were heading toward Jinja City’s central business district from Bugembe.
According to SP James Mubi, the Kiira Region Police spokesperson, the motorcycle rider, whose identity is yet to be confirmed and his passenger, Brian Mutesasira, died on the spot.
Their bodies were taken to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital mortuary.
Mubi added that another passenger who was also on the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The driver of the taxi, Job Ssemakula, has been detained at Jinja Central Police Station (CPS) as investigations continue.
Mubi has cautioned all road users to avoid over-speeding and overtaking at dangerous points, emphasizing the importance of road safety and vigilance.
Recent studies from police reveal that most road accidents involve boda boda cyclists being knocked by the other road users like trailers, taxis etc.
In another police report, road accidents always occur during 6am to 7pm in the evening.
