The man remains hospitalized after the incident.
A man is currently receiving medical treatment after he jumped off a flyover in a suspected suicide attempt along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway.
At approximately 15:33 hours this afternoon, the Kajjansi to Mpala Patrol 1 team discovered the individual lying in the slow lane of the expressway at the 19.9 km mark. Authorities report that the man had jumped from the flyover above and fallen onto the roadway below.
Emergency responders were quickly called to the scene, and the man was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Details about his identity and current medical status remain unclear, but police confirmed that he is undergoing treatment.
The incident is being treated as an attempted suicide, and investigations are underway to understand the circumstances that led to the act.
Motorists using the expressway experienced temporary traffic disruptions as emergency teams managed the scene. Authorities are urging anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help and utilize available support services.
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