A road crash along Ubbi Hill in Laropi Sub-County has left one person dead and eight others injured after a Fuso Fighter truck reportedly developed mechanical problems and overturned.

The vehicle involved, registration number UBN 756P, was a white Fuso Fighter truck driven by Bernard Okello. It was transporting coffee seedlings from Anaka Town Council to Yumbe District.

The accident occurred on the night of May 13, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m. in Ubbi Village, Ubbi Parish, according to Traffic Accident Report (TAR) 12/2026 filed at Moyo Central Police Station.

Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines

According to preliminary police findings, the driver and his colleagues had crossed the ferry and planned to spend the night in Moyo Town before continuing to Yumbe the following morning. However, while descending Ubbi Hill, the truck reportedly developed brake failure.

"The vehicle experienced mechanical failure while descending Ubbi Hill. Due to the heavy load, the truck rolled backwards uncontrollably before overturning," said North West Nile Regional Police spokesperson SP Collins Asea.

He confirmed that eight people sustained injuries in the crash, while one victim, identified only as Andrew, died on the way to Moyo Hospital.

SP Asea said traffic officers responded promptly to the scene, documented evidence, and launched investigations into the incident.

"The injured victims were rushed to Moyo Hospital for treatment, while the deceased's body was conveyed to the same facility for a postmortem examination," he said.

Police also recorded statements from the driver, Bernard Okello, and several eyewitnesses. A sketch plan of the scene was drawn to support ongoing investigations.

"The suspected cause of the accident is brake failure, although investigations are still ongoing," SP Asea added.

By press time, the damaged vehicle was still at the scene awaiting towing and inspection by investigators.