Australian couple killed in Uganda: reports An Australian couple has been killed in a motorcycle crash in the east African nation of Uganda, according to reports. Ugandan media reported on Tuesday the crash occurred while the pair was riding from the town of Kasese to the national capital Kampala. Their motorcycle was struck by a four-wheel drive near the town of Mubende, according to Ugandan media, which reports the couple were aged in their 30s and had been riding across several African countries. It is understood the couple were from Queensland. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs is liaising with Ugandan authorities and has contacted the couple's families. Police in Uganda said the accident happened on Tuesday, about 100km southwest of the capital Kampala. Mr Muramuzi told Ugandan newspaper New Vision that one person died at the scene while the other passed away while being taken to hospital. "According to their passports, the two have traveled through several African countries riding their motorcycle, and the rider had an international driving license," he said.