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School trip ends in tears, bus driver died and 15 injured.
14 July 2026, 11:12 am
Ali lukomo
Statement on Fatal Crash in Nawangisa, Bugweri
The police in Bugweri are investigating a tragic road traffic accident that resulted in one fatality and left 15 individuals injured.
The incident involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA551ED, and a Mercedes Benz Actros, registration number UBB269V.
The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting students from St. Paul Secondary School in Katakwi.
The deceased has been identified as Kasakya Abdallah, aged 68, who was the driver of the bus.
The injured individuals are as follows:
- Iraat Joseph, S.3
- Obweikal Emmanuel, S.3
- Opio Samuel Martin, S.4
- Ingirot John Martin, S.4
- Emodit Simon, S.3
- Aanyu Samuel, S.3
- Oumo Jeremiah, S.4
- Okurut Silver, S.3
- Alibet Isaac, S.4
- Oila Samuel, S.3
- Okot Timothy, S.3
- Ocen John Mark, S.3
- Nyasurura Perez, S.4
- Oluga George, teacher
- Conductor, name not identified.
The incident occurred in Nawangisa village along the Mbale-Iganga Highway in Bugweri District.
Preliminary investigations indicate that on July 14, 2026, at approximately 4:45 AM, the bus was traveling from Mbale, carrying 73 students en route to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe for a geography tour. Upon reaching Nawangisa village, the bus collided with a stationary trailer from the rear.
The bus driver died at the scene, and 15 occupants out of which 13 are students, one is a teacher and the conductor sustained injuries.
A team of traffic officers, led by the Regional Traffic Officer, visited the scene. The deceased’s body has been transported to Iganga Hospital mortuary, while the injured victims have been taken to Iganga General Hospital for medical attention.
Both vehicles are currently held at Busembatya Police Station pending inspection, and further investigations are ongoing.
We urge all road users to exercise caution while traveling to prevent such incidents.
ASP kasadha Micheal
Regional spokesperson
Busoga East
14.07.2026