A tragic accident involving a school bus has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries in eastern Uganda. According to initial reports, the primary school bus overturned after leaving the premises for a school excursion. The incident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost control, rolling over in a karst area.
Police sources reported via the social media platform “X” that the bus overturned after the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The accident claimed the lives of at least 20 primary school students, alongside one other young individual. Furthermore, several children and three younger people sustained injuries in the crash.
Initial information suggests the primary school bus departed from King David, an area situated near the main city of Kampala. Media outlets, including “Figaro,” are reporting on the details of the accident. The sequence of events indicates that the bus, while on its excursion route, encountered the karst formation, leading to the vehicle going over.
Authorities are investigating the precise cause of the loss of control. The high number of casualties has prompted immediate attention from local and regional authorities. The focus of the investigation remains on determining how the bus lost stability and subsequently rolled over in the area.
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