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BREAKING NEWS!! Another Bus Carrying Over 90 Pupils Gets Involved In A Deadly Accident, Lives Lost
A devastating accident on Sunday morning has left the nation in mourning after a school bus carrying pupils from Star Junior School in Makindye was involved in a fatal crash. The incident occurred in Zigoti Town Council along the busy Mityana Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of two young children.
The bus, operated by HMK Company and registered as UAP 829U, was reportedly carrying more than 90 pupils at the time of the accident. While the exact cause remains under police investigation, eyewitnesses described the scene as horrifying and chaotic.
Those who arrived at the crash site spoke of the heartbreaking sight of injured children, some trapped in the wreckage. Emergency responders and local Good Samaritans worked tirelessly to rescue the pupils. Sadly, two children were pronounced dead at the scene, while several others sustained serious injuries.
The injured were rushed to Mityana Hospital for urgent medical attention. Although the full number of casualties has not yet been confirmed, authorities have indicated that many were affected, due to the overcrowded conditions on the bus.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community. At Star Junior School, grief and silence hung in the air as news of the accident spread. Parents and teachers have been left devastated, with families now grappling with unimaginable loss, while others pray for the swift recovery of the injured.
Beyond the immediate sorrow, the incident has sparked widespread concern about school transport safety in Uganda. There are growing calls for stricter regulations on school buses, including limitations on passenger numbers and enforcement of proper safety standards to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As investigations continue, the nation stands in solidarity with the affected families during this dark and painful time. For Star Junior School and the broader community, this is a day that will not soon be forgotten.
