Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- At least three people died and four were injured when a vehicle carrying Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park.
- The incident occurred on Sunday evening as the vehicle was traveling from Arua city to Kampala.
- The injured were initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to Kampala for further care.
- Wildlife and human collisions are increasing in Uganda due to expanding communities encroaching on protected areas.
- The Ugandan Wildlife Authority has urged drivers to be cautious and watch for animals crossing roads in wildlife zones.