Minibus crashes into elephant crossing road in Uganda national park, k!lling 3 people

Three people have di£d and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in northwestern Uganda, police said on Monday, May 25. 

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No information was provided on the health of the elephant. 

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, May 24, in Murchison Falls National Park, when the Toyota Hiace minibus traveling from Arua city to the capital, Kampala, “knocked a crossing elephant and subsequently lost control.” 

“Three occupants di£d on the spot while four others including the driver sustained injuries,” the police said on X, posting images of the crashed vehicle on the side of a road. 

Authorities said the minibus was carrying seven officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority.

“Motorists are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution while driving through national parks and wildlife-protected areas especially during night hours and to strictly observe speed limits to avoid such incidents,” police said on X. 

The Ugandan Wildlife Authority (UWA) also confirmed the incident. 

“Motorists travelling through Protected Areas are strongly advised to drive cautiously, as wild animals frequently cross the roads,” it warned.