Traffic Police have once again urged motorists to avoid careless overtaking, warning that reckless driving continues to be a major cause of road accidents across the country.
A bus belonging to Gulu Secondary School carrying students to Jinja for an educational tour has been involved in a fatal road crash in Kigumba, leaving one person dead and 17 students injured.
According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the accident occurred at about 5:44am when the bus driver allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with a Fuso truck traveling in the opposite direction.
The bus conductor died instantly at the scene of the crash.
Police said 17 students sustained injuries in the accident. Two of the students were reported to be in critical condition, while 15 suffered minor injuries.
The injured students were rushed to Kiryandongo Hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.
Traffic Police have once again urged motorists to avoid careless overtaking, warning that reckless driving continues to be a major cause of road accidents across the country.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.