Uganda halts school trips after bus crash kills 20 children

A school bus returning to Kampala from a field trip to Sipi Falls in Uganda crashed, killing at least twenty children and one adult. The accident occurred on the highway as the vehicle was making its way back to the capital after a day of educational excursions. Families and school officials have reported the tragic loss, and emergency services responded to the scene within hours.

In response to the incident, the Ugandan government has temporarily suspended all school trips nationwide. The decision comes as authorities investigate the cause of the crash and assess the safety of school transportation routes. The Ministry of Education has urged parents to keep children at home until further notice, while the National Transport Authority is reviewing bus safety protocols.

The tragedy has drawn widespread mourning across the country, with community leaders and government officials expressing condolences to the victims’ families. The government has pledged to support affected families and to conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.