United KingdomA school bus carrying students from King David Junior School in Ndejje, Uganda, crashed into a rock on a dangerous road in Kapchorwa, resulting in at least 20 child fatalities and one adult death. The accident occurred during a school trip to Sipi Falls, a popular tourist destination. According to the Uganda Police Force, the driver lost control due to a reported mechanical failure, causing the bus to overturn. Survivors, including three adults and multiple children, were transported to local hospitals. The crash site, Chekwatit Hill, is known for frequent severe accidents. Officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, and the victims' bodies were sent to Kapchorwa Mortuary for identification and postmortem exams. Minister of Local Government Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara expressed condolences and noted that the deceased included the school’s founder and director.
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