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Minibus crashes into elephant crossing road in Uganda national park, killing 3 people
Updated on: May 25, 2026 / 8:03 AM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- A minibus collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
- Three occupants of the minibus died, and four others, including the driver, were injured.
- The vehicle was carrying seven officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority.
- Human-wildlife confrontations are rising as human populations expand into wildlife areas.
- Ugandan authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution and observe speed limits in national parks.
- The Ugandan Wildlife Authority estimated that about three animals are killed daily by speeding vehicles in Murchison Falls National Park in 2024.