🔥 Trending Mukono Bus and Train Accident: Latest Updates and Details

On Friday, July 10, 2026, a fatal accident occurred in Mukono, Uganda, involving a school bus and a train. The collision resulted in one fatality and several injuries, primarily among high school students ⁴²³.

Details of the Accident

The incident took place at approximately 6:45 a.m. at Namumira-Bukasa Village, Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, along the Katosi Road in Mukono District ¹⁴⁵.

Involved Vehicles and Passengers

• School Bus: The bus, operated by Friendship Coaches ⁸, was carrying students from Mwebaze High School, located in Kakiri ²⁴⁵. The students were en route to Jinja District for an educational trip ³⁵. Some reports indicate over 70 students were on board ¹⁰.
• Train: The train involved was a passenger train ⁶⁷.

Casualties and Injuries

One person died in the collision. While some sources initially identified the deceased as a student ³⁵, others, including Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Racheal Kawala, later confirmed it was a teacher ⁶⁷¹⁰. Several students sustained injuries, with some critically hurt individuals reportedly transported to Mukono General Hospital on boda bodas due to an ambulance shortage ¹⁰.

Location and Circumstances

The collision happened at a railway crossing ⁶¹⁰. Police in Mukono District have launched an investigation into the tragic road accident ¹². The incident has raised significant concerns regarding public safety, railway crossing security, and the transportation of schoolchildren ⁹.