At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say
A school bus crash in Uganda's Kapchorwa District has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 children and one adult. The bus, belonging to King David Junior School, overturned after the driver lost control while returning from an educational trip.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and vehicle maintenance standards in Uganda.
At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda, police said Friday (July 17, 2026).
The bus crashed Thursday (July 16, 2026) night in the Kapchorwa District in eastern Uganda while returning from an educational tour to the region’s Sipi Falls waterfalls, the Uganda Police Force said in a statement posted on X.
Police said survivors, including three adults and several children, were taken to local hospitals. Authorities did not immediately give an exact number of how many people were injured.
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