At least 20 children and one adult killed after terrifying school bus crash

At least 20 children and one adult killed after terrifying school bus crash At least 20 pupils and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a school trip crashed in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, local officials have said At least 20 children and one adult have been killed after a school bus ploughed into a rock on a treacherous road in Uganda. Multiple others are believed to have sustained injuries in the collision, which occurred as the group were returning from a school trip to Sipi Falls waterfalls. The driver reportedly lost control of the bus after appearing to have experienced a mechanical failure at around 8pm local time on Thursday, the Uganda Police Force said. The vehicle then veered off Chekwatit Hill in eastern Uganda, which officials say has been the site of several serious crashes. "The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road, struck a large stone along the roadside, and overturned," police said. The bus was carrying pupils from King David Junior School in Ndejje before it crashed at Chekwatit village in the Kawowo area, police said. Minister of Local Government, Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara, said on X while at the scene: "Sadly, 20 children and 1 adult, who happens to be the founder and director, Mr Tadeo Ssekade, have gone to be with the Lord." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.