A school trip turned tragic on Tuesday morning after a bus carrying students collided with a stationary trailer along the Mbale–Iganga Highway in Bugweri District, leaving the driver dead and several passengers injured.The accident happened at around 4:45 a.m. in Nawangisa Village when an Isuzu bus belonging to Amuria High School crashed into the rear of a parked Mercedes Benz Actros trailer.
Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson ASP Michael Kasadha identified the deceased driver as Kasakya Abdallah, 68, who died instantly at the scene.The bus was transporting 73 students from St. Paul Secondary School in Katakwi District to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe for a geography study tour when the crash occurred.
Police said 15 people were injured, including 13 students, one teacher, and the bus conductor. The victims were rushed to Iganga General Hospital for treatment, while the driver’s body was taken to Iganga Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Traffic officers have launched investigations into the cause of the crash, which has reignited concerns over road safety during long-distance school trips. Authorities continue to urge motorists to exercise extra caution, especially during early morning travel.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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