A tragic road accident in Mityana on Sunday morning claimed the lives of two pupils from Daystar Junior School and left 11 others, including two teachers, injured.
The crash occurred at around 5:30 a.m. at Kagavu Village in Zigoti Town Council.
Police report that the accident involved a bus, registration number UAP 829U, operated by HMK Bus Company.
The vehicle was transporting pupils back to Kampala after a school trip to Kasese.
The deceased pupils were identified as Rona Kakembo and Pamela Nabasumba, both aged 11. They died on the spot, while the injured were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
According to Acting Wamala Region Police PRO, Mishael Teriyeitu, preliminary findings suggest the driver may have fallen asleep, leading to the crash. He fled the scene and is currently on the run.