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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>At least 42 students have today survived a terrible accident after the truck they were travelling in overturned.<\/p>\n

The East Kyoga regional police spokesperson, Mr Oscar Ageca, said that the driver of Fuso Truck lost control before it overturned in Gweri Sub County.<\/p>\n

Mr Ageca said the truck was transporting students from Arengesiep Secondary School in Nabilatuk District in Karamoja back to Teso for holidays when its driver lost control at around 4.00 PM.<\/p>\n

“42 persons were injured in the accident comprising of seven male adults, eight female adults, 17 female juveniles, and 10 male juveniles,” he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Ageca said they managed to secure the scene, and the injured have since been taken to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

He added that the motor vehicle has been towed to Soroti Central Police Station pending inspection.<\/p>\n

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