A school bus owned by King David Junior School in Uganda crashed on Thursday while returning to Kampala after an excursion to Sipi Falls.The incident resulted in the deaths of 22 students and two adults, with several others injured.Police confirmed that three more students died in hospital on Saturday, raising the death toll to 24.

Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura stated that 23 victims are still receiving treatment at Kapchorwa Hospital, while surviving pupils were transported back to Kampala.Initial investigations suggest the driver lost control, causing the bus to run off the road and flip after hitting a rock.Following the tragedy, Uganda’s Ministry of Education suspended all school trips and outings immediately as a safety measure.Acting Minister John Muyingo emphasized the suspension aims to protect students while guidelines for excursions are reviewed.Authorities also directed schools on trips to check in with police stations before continuing.The incident has sparked calls for stricter road safety regulations for school transportation.