News reaching our desk confirms that, today, Sunday morning, two pupils of Star Junior School in Makindye have died in a tragic bus accident in Zigoti.
However, this incident occurred along the Mityana Road, near Zigoti Town Council, when a school bus carrying the pupils overturned.
The pupils were reportedly returning from a school trip when the bus, belonging to HMK, registration number UAP 829U, left the road and rolled several times, resulting in multiple casualties.
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Furthermore, the eyewitnesses told our news reporters that “the bus lost control under unclear circumstances, leading to the fatal crash.”
Several other pupils sustained injuries and were rushed to Mityana General Hospital for emergency medical attention.
The exact number of pupils injured remains unclear, as police and emergency services continue to compile details from the scene. Additionally, identities of the deceased have not yet been released, pending notification of their families.
In conclusion, we call upon the government to renovate the road and also to inspect drivers; this will help to reduce the number of accidents on roads.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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Rest In Peace the ones who have died, may the lord strengthen the family of those injured pupils