Bus crash leaves 16 injured in Soroti
A bus traveling from Soroti to Kampala overturned after the driver attempted to avoid a pedestrian who ran onto the highway. Sixteen people were injured and transported to the Soroti Regional Referral Hospital for emergency care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges and the necessity for emergency response coordination in the region.
News: Bus crash leaves 16 injured in Soroti
The crash occurred at about 11:30 pm on July 18 at Opiro on the Soroti-Kampala Road, prompting an emergency response from the Uganda Red Cross Society, the Ministry of Health, and the Uganda Police Force.
Kakise bus travelling from Soroti to Kampala overturned in Soroti District late Saturday night. (Courtesy photo)
At least 16 people were injured after a Kakise bus travelling from Soroti to Kampala overturned in Soroti District late Saturday night, with the driver sustaining injuries after reportedly trying to avoid a pedestrian who suddenly ran onto the highway.
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