By Our Reporter
BUGWERI
Amuria High School Bus driver has perished in a fatal road accident involving his bus and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB 269V.
According to the Busoga East Police Spokesperson, ASP Michael Kasadha, the accident occurred today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at approximately 4:45 a.m.
He says the bus was travelling from Mbale with 73 students on board when, upon reaching Nawangisa Village, along the Mbale–Iganga Highway in Bugweri District, it rammed into the rear of a stationary trailer.
The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting students from St. Paul Secondary School, Katakwi, who were travelling to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe for a geography study tour.
The deceased has been identified as Kasakya Abdallah (68), the driver of the bus. The injured include 13 students, one teacher, and the bus conductor.
The bus driver died instantly, while the 15 victims sustained injuries of varying degrees.
A team of traffic officers led by the Regional Traffic Officer visited and documented the scene. The deceased’s body was conveyed to Iganga Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examination, while the injured victims were rushed to Iganga General Hospital for treatment.
Both vehicles have been towed to Busembatya Police Station pending inspection as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Police urges all road users to exercise maximum caution, observe traffic regulations, and remain vigilant while using the roads to help prevent such tragic incidents.
