20 Schoolchildren Tragically Killed in Uganda Bus Crash BODY: Kampala, Uganda – In a devastating accident on July 17, 2026, 20 schoolchildren and one adult lost their lives after a bus carrying students from King David Junior School in Kampala overturned.
The bus, en route from the educational trip to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District, was reportedly失控 after the driver struck a large stone and swerved off the road.
The bus suffered a mechanical fault before the driver lost control, officials confirmed.
The founder and director of the school, Mr. Tadeo Ssekade, was among the fatalities, alongside 20 pupils. Uganda has long struggled with a poor road safety record, with thousands of road deaths occurring annually.
The incident has renewed concerns about the risks associated with school transportation and the country’s need for improved vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
The Uganda Police Force is leading the investigation into the crash, promising to release more information as it becomes available.
As the nation mourns the loss, calls for action to enhance road safety, particularly in rural areas, are intensifying.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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