A tragic road accident has left one person dead and 15 others injured after a school bus carrying students collided with a stationary trailer along the Mbale-Iganga Highway in Bugweri District.
The accident happened on July 14, 2026, at around 4:45 AM in Nawangisa village. The bus, an Isuzu with registration number UA551ED, was carrying 73 students from St. Paul Secondary School in Katakwi for a geography tour to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe.
According to police reports, the bus, which is owned by Amuria High School, was travelling from Mbale when it reached Nawangisa village and crashed into a stationary Mercedes Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB269V, from behind.
The driver of the bus, identified as 68-year-old Kasakya Abdallah, died instantly at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash.
Fifteen people, including students, a teacher and the bus conductor, were injured and rushed to Iganga General Hospital for medical attention. The injured students were identified as Iraat Joseph, Obweikal Emmanuel, Opio Samuel Martin, Ingirot John Martin, Emodit Simon, Aanyu Samuel, Oumo Jeremiah, Okurut Silver, Alibet Isaac, Oila Samuel, Okot Timothy, Ocen John Mark and Nyasurura Perez. A teacher identified as Oluga George and the conductor, whose identity was not immediately established, were also among those injured.
The police said a team of traffic officers led by the Regional Traffic Officer visited the accident scene to assess the situation and begin investigations.
The body of the deceased driver was taken to Iganga Hospital mortuary, while the injured victims were admitted at Iganga General Hospital for treatment.
Both vehicles involved in the crash have been towed and are currently being held at Busembatya Police Station for inspection as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
Police have urged all road users, especially drivers, to remain cautious on the roads and observe safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety, especially when transporting large groups of students for school trips, as authorities continue to investigate what led to the fatal collision.
