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School bus carrying King David Junior School pupils crashes in Kapchorwa, killing pupils

Humanitarian & Crises Single source Kapchorwa 16 Jul 2026 Severity: 5/5

A bus carrying pupils of King David Junior School, Makindye, crashed in Kapchorwa District as they returned from a study tour to Sipi Falls, according to URN, which reported that nearly 20 pupils died. Preliminary reports say the bus developed mechanical problems; other accounts raised concerns that it was overloaded and not roadworthy.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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