At least 20 children and one adult die in a school bus crash in eastern Uganda, according to multiple reports citing police and local officials. The crash happens as pupils travel back from a school trip, with the bus reportedly losing control on a steep, hilly stretch of road known for danger. Several sources describe the bus smashing into a rock, while others report the vehicle overturns.
The bus is linked to King David Junior School, and at least one teacher is reported among the dead. Police and officials say dozens of children and staff are injured, with figures ranging up to about 60 injured in some accounts. The incidents occur in the Kapchorwa district on or near Chekwatit Hill.
Reports also note broader concerns about road safety, though they do not provide additional verified details beyond the immediate circumstances of the crash. Emergency response and official investigations are expected as authorities respond to the deaths and injuries.
