The death toll from the tragic road crash involving pupils of King David Junior School, which occurred at Kaserem along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road, has risen to 24 after three more pupils succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash while receiving medical treatment.

As of this evening:

– 24 fatalities have been confirmed.

– 18 bodies have been positively identified.

– 3 unidentified bodies are at Kapchorwa Hospital.

– 3 bodies are at Mbale Hospital.

Read more on the Uganda Police Force website.