21 die as school bus crashes in Uganda

A tragic accident in Uganda has claimed the lives of 21 people, including 20 schoolchildren, when a bus carrying students veered off the road. The bus, belonging to King David Junior School in the capital, Kampala, was returning from a trip to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District when the driver reportedly lost control.

Preliminary police investigations indicate the vehicle struck a large stone before overturning. The crash resulted in the deaths of one adult male and 20 pupils. Three other adult males and several juveniles sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Police have released images of the severely damaged bus as investigations continue.

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The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road, struck a large stone along the roadside, and overturned.

This incident underscores Uganda's persistent road safety challenges. The east African nation frequently records bus and truck accidents, often attributed to poorly maintained highways. A 2024 report documented 4,434 fatal collisions and 5,144 deaths that year, highlighting the ongoing risks on the country's roads. In October, a separate incident involving two buses resulted in at least 46 fatalities.

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The crash claimed the lives of one adult male and 20 pupils, while three adult males and several juveniles sustained injuries.