A tragic collision between two passenger buses in Tanzania has claimed at least 40 lives and left over 30 injured. The horrific accident occurred in the Sabasaba area along the Moshi-Tanga road in the Kilimanjaro region on Saturday night
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as the burning buses trapped terrified passengers inside. Bystanders rushed to the scene, rescuing victims from the blazing wreckage.
Authorities reported that several victims remain unidentified due to severe burns. Emergency workers said many of the injured sustained critical injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Most of the victims are believed to be Tanzanian citizens.
According to local media, one of the buses was carrying passengers to a wedding party when the collision occurred.
CAUSE OF CRASH UNDER INVESTIGATION
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation. However, preliminary reports suggest that the driver of one bus may have lost control after a tire puncture, resulting in a head-on collision.
Disturbing images from the crash site show the charred remains of both buses, shattered windows, and scorched metal frames—evidence of the fire’s intensity.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed her condolences in a post on X: “I extend my deepest condolences to the grieving families, relatives, and friends. May God bring peace into the souls of the departed and speedy recovery to those who were injured. May He console and give strength to their families in this time of trial.”
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