Written By | Peter Luzinda
According to a statement from police, one female passenger died instantly at the scene
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Mukono
Police in Mukono District are investigating a tragic road traffic accident involving a train and a school bus that occurred early this morning, leaving one female student dead and several others injured.
The accident happened at approximately 6:45 a.m. today at Namumira–Bukasa Village, Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, along the Katosi Road. The bus was transporting students from Mwebaze High School in Kakiri to Jinja District for an educational trip when it collided with a train.
According to a statement from police, one female passenger died instantly at the scene. Several students sustained injuries and were promptly evacuated by emergency responders to Mukono General Referral Hospital and other nearby health facilities for treatment.
“Police officers, working alongside other emergency responders, are evacuating the injured... Police have secured the scene and commenced investigations to establish the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the crash,” the statement read.
The scene has been secured as investigations continue to determine the precise cause of the collision. Authorities have promised to provide further updates as more verified information becomes available.
This incident has once again highlighted safety concerns regarding railway crossings and road-rail interactions, especially in areas where public and school transport frequently operate.
Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased student and the injured pupils as they receive medical care. Further details on the identities of the victims and the condition of the injured will be released once confirmed by authorities.
