Wakiso students sustain injuries in bus crash

WAKISO - Over 50 students of Exodus School in Wakiso district were involved in a bus crash on Friday, April 10, and several of them sustained injuries.

The injured are admitted to St Jospeh’s Hospital in Wakiso with broken limbs, deep cuts, chest pain, and bruises.

The victims, all Senior Three students, were returning to school after a study tour at Kasenyi landing site on Friday.

The accident occurred at 9pm as they approached Kyoga-Bulabakulu swamp, Mende sub-county in Wakiso district, off Hoima Road.

Wakiso District Police Commander, ASP Esther Kiiza, reported that the bus overturned after the driver lost control.

The injured are admitted to St Jospeh’s Hospital in Wakiso with broken limbs, deep cuts, chest pain, and bruises. (Credit: Peter Ssaava)

Unconfirmed reports indicate that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
First responders at the scene included the local community, who worked with police to retrieve the injured from the wreckage.

The community, together with the police, broke the bus window through which they passed to rescue the students screaming for help.

Kiiza stated that they are in search of a bus driver who abandoned the conductor, students and teachers on the bus.

“It remains unclear whether Exodus School and the bus operator adhered to the official safety guidelines for school transport. Investigations have kicked off, and we shall keep you posted,” Kiiza added.