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Several Feared Dead as YY Bus Bursts Into Flames
A tragic accident involving a YY Coaches bus has claimed several lives after the vehicle overturned and caught fire along the Nyenga-Kisoga stretch of the Kampala–Jinja Highway in Buikwe District.
The bus with registration number UAV 701C, which was heading to Soroti from Kampala, reportedly crashed at around 5:00 PM on Monday, bursting into flames moments later and burning almost entirely to ashes.
Eyewitnesses described the harrowing scene, with many passengers feared to have been trapped inside the burning wreckage.
“We saw the bus lose control and flip before flames engulfed it. It was terrifying,” said one witness, who was traveling on a nearby vehicle.
By press time, authorities had not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the crash. Still, police and emergency services were on the ground conducting rescue and recovery operations.
It remains unclear how many people were on board and how many survived.
Some survivors, severely injured, were rushed to nearby hospitals, including Kawolo Hospital and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.
YY Coaches, one of Uganda’s most popular long-distance passenger bus companies, has had a troubled safety history despite operating one of the most widespread intercity transport fleets.
The company has previously faced criticism over road safety concerns.
In February 2020, a YY bus heading to Mbale was involved in a head-on collision in the Mabira Forest area, leaving at least six people dead and over 20 injured.
In July 2016, another YY bus overturned in Iganga District, killing five people on the spot.
One of the most devastating YY Coaches incidents occurred in October 2013, when a bus collided with a sugarcane truck along the Tirinyi–Mbale road, resulting in 11 fatalities.
Investigations at the time blamed reckless driving and failure to observe traffic regulations.
Despite several public outcries and directives by the Ministry of Works and Transport to improve safety standards, YY Coaches has continued to operate with limited regulatory consequences.
While police had yet to comment formally, traffic officers at the scene told reporters that investigations were underway to determine whether speeding, mechanical failure, or driver error had been involved.
Family members of passengers on board have begun gathering at police posts and hospitals in search of their loved ones.
More details will be provided as investigations progress and authorities release official figures.
Renowned televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn received a rapturous welcome in Uganda as tens of thousands flocked to witness what many have described as a spiritual awakening.
The founder of the World Healing Center Church is currently on a healing crusade in Kampala, hosted by Pastor Robert Kayanja of the Miracle Centre Cathedral.
Day one of the crusade saw an estimated crowd of over 200,000 people gathered in anticipation of divine miracles. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Hinn expressed joy and awe at the massive turnout and the spiritual energy of the night.
“Precious people, something extraordinary is happening in Uganda. Over 200,000 souls gathered on Night 1 of our Healing Crusade in Uganda! 60,000 lined up at 8AM for a 7PM service. 10,000 pastors stood in unity. And already, 14 nations are represented,” Hinn wrote.
The preacher went on to claim that the power of God was so strong that numerous people experienced supernatural healings. Among the alleged miracles were the disappearance of throat cancer, the restoration of blind vision, and relief from chronic pain.
“The Power of God came down like a mighty river. Throat cancer disappeared. Blind eyes were healed. Chronic pain vanished. This is the move we’ve prayed for… and it’s only just begun,” he added.
The roads leading to the crusade venue were choked with heavy traffic and large crowds on foot, many bringing along loved ones battling various illnesses. The atmosphere was charged with hope, emotion, and spiritual fervor as worshippers sang, prayed, and waited for what they believed could be their miracle moment.
One particularly emotional moment occurred when Pastor Jessica Kayanja, wife to the host pastor, reportedly fell under the “power of the Holy Spirit” after being prayed for by Hinn, prompting cheers and spiritual outpourings from the audience.
However, the crusade has not been without its critics. Some Ugandans online questioned the authenticity of the healing claims, suggesting that such miracles, if genuine, should be demonstrated in medical settings like Mulago Hospital, where countless patients suffer without such divine intervention.
Despite the doubts, the event marks one of the largest religious gatherings Uganda has seen in recent years, and many faithful remain hopeful that this crusade will continue to bring spiritual and physical transformation to those in need.
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