Uganda: School bus veers off road, at least 20 dead

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Uganda

Society & Lifestyle

Uganda: School bus veers off road, at least 20 dead

In Uganda, a bus carrying schoolchildren returning from a field trip to Sipi Falls veered off the road, killing 20 children and one adult. The driver lost control, hit a rock, and the vehicle overturned. Three adults and several minors were injured and hospitalized. The accident renews concerns about road safety in Uganda, where deadly bus accidents are common.

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