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21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Overturns in Kapchorwa

Published by Watchdog Uganda By Mubiru Ivan · 17 July 2026 at 08:52
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21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Overturns in Kapchorwa
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At least 21 people, including 20 pupils and one adult, have been confirmed dead following a tragic road crash involving a school bus in Kapchorwa District, the Uganda Police Force has confirmed. According to a police statement issued today, the fatal accident occurred on Thursday evening at Chekwatit Village, Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub-county. The crash […] The post 21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Overturns in

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