Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
A tragic incident in Uganda resulted in the deaths of three people after their minibus collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park. The vehicle lost control following the collision, leading to injuries for four others, including the driver. Authorities have warned motorists to exercise caution in areas where wildlife frequently crosses roads.
- ▪Three people died after a minibus collided with an elephant in Uganda.
- ▪The incident occurred in Murchison Falls National Park on May 24.
- ▪Four other individuals, including the driver, sustained injuries in the crash.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Three killed after passenger van hits elephant in Ugandan National Park — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ 3 killed after passenger van hits an elephant in a Ugandan national park — ABC News — International
- ▪ Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park — CBS News — Top
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 18:20:00 +0800 |
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Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephantSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe authorities said a minibus "knocked a crossing elephant and subsequently lost control".PHOTO: PIXABAYPublished May 25, 2026, 06:20 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 06:20 PMKAMPALA – At least three people died after their vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in north-western Uganda, police said on May 25.No information was provided on the health of the elephant.Human-wildlife confrontations have risen in recent years, as expanding populations encroach on protected wildlife areas.The incident occurred on the evening of May 24, in Murchison Falls National Park, when the minibus travelling from Arua city to the capital, Kampala, “knocked a crossing elephant and subsequently…
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