In connection with a Tuesday morning car accident that claimed the lives of two pupils and injured three others, police in central Uganda have apprehended a Chinese national.

Zhao Haizhanga is accused of knocking students at Kamusenene Village along Lubaali-Bukuya Road in Kassanda District as he tried to pass a truck carrying logs, according to a statement from the police.

"He killed two instantly and injured the other three yet to be identified," the police statement said.

The two bodies were taken to a local mortuary awaiting post-mortem.

Mr Haizhanga was detained by police as investigation on the incident continues.