Remains of the vehicle involved in the accident in Rwanda.
Twenty people were killed and several others injured in a road accident in Rwanda's Northern Province on Tuesday afternoon.
The accident occurred in Rusiga Sector of Rulindo District when the driver of a bus with more than 50 passengers lost control of the vehicle while attempting to navigate a corner. The bus veered off the road and tumbled downhill into a valley.
According to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office late Tuesday evening, the injured are receiving treatment in local hospitals. The government has pledged to provide the necessary support to both the bereaved and the injured.
The government urged all road users, especially drivers, to adhere to traffic laws and regulations to prevent future accidents.
Over the past five years, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has conducted a campaign dubbed "Gerayo Amahoro," which means "Arrive Safe," to educate and promote safer road usage among all road users while increasing visibility and enforcement of traffic laws.
According to the RNP, Rwanda recorded about 9,600 road accidents between January and December 2024, resulting in 350 deaths, a 50 percent decline in road-related fatalities compared to the previous year.
Accidents involving cyclists, a particularly vulnerable group, also saw a 17 percent reduction.
