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At least 20 children and 1 adult killed in Uganda school bus crash
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A school bus returning from a trip to Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda crashed and overturned, killing at least 20 children and one adult, with nine children in critical condition.
- The accident occurred in Kapchorwa District near the Uganda-Kenya border, about 300 kilometers from Kampala, and the bus belonged to King David Junior School in Kampala.
- The adult fatality was reportedly the founder and head of the school, and survivors were taken to multiple hospitals for treatment.
- The Ugandan government has suspended all school trips nationwide in response to the tragedy, while the cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Road accidents are common in Uganda and Africa due to factors like poorly maintained vehicles, speeding, and poor road conditions; Africa has the highest road death rates globally.
