00:01At least 20 children and one adult were killed in the crash of an elementary school bus in Uganda on
00:07Thursday night.
00:09The vehicle belonged to the King David Junior School in the capital, Kampala.
00:13It was returning from a school trip to Sipi Falls in Kapshawa district when its driver lost control.
00:20According to preliminary police findings, the bus veered off the road, struck a large stone along the roadside and overturned.
00:28Police said Friday that survivors were taken to a local hospital, including three adults and several children who sustained injuries.
00:37Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash.
00:42Fatal bus accidents are relatively common in Uganda.
00:45In October, two buses collided on a major highway, killing at least 46 people.
00:51Over 4,400 fatal collisions and 5,000 deaths were reported in 2024.
00:58Amen.
00:59Amen.
00:59Amen.
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