School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.
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"Sadly, 20 children and 1 adult, who happens to be the founder and director, Mr Tadeo Ssekade, have gone to be with the Lord."
— Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara , Politician
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Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.
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