US EditionAt Least 37 People Killed in a Bus Collision in a Remote Part of Tanzania
- A collision between a bus and a minibus occurred on June 28, 2025, in Sabasaba, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania, killing 38 people and injuring 28.
- The accident occurred when a bus tyre was damaged, leading the driver to lose control and resulting in a head-on collision that sparked a fire engulfing both vehicles.
- The presidency released a statement on June 29 confirming 38 deaths including two women, 36 bodies remain unidentified due to severe burns, and six injured are still hospitalized.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan sympathized with the affected families, hoped for a speedy recovery of those hurt, and urged increased commitment to traffic safety in response to the frequent fatal accidents on Tanzania’s roads.
- Despite government calls and safety campaigns, road accidents remain a serious issue in Tanzania, with the WHO estimating 13,000 to 19,000 deaths in 2016, far above the official 3,256 toll.
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Bus crash in Tanzania kills 38 as vehicle bursts into flames
A collision between a bus and minibus in Tanzania has killed 38 people after both vehicles were set on fire by the crash, the presidency said Sunday. The accident in Sabasaba, in the Kilimanjaro region, on Saturday evening occurred after one of the bus's tyres punctured, causing the driver to lose control. "A total of 38 people died in the crash, including two women," a presidency statement said, adding that 28 others were wounded. "However, due…
At least 37 people have been killed in a bus crash in the Kilimanjaro region of northern Tanzania. Two buses collided on the Moshi-Tanga highway in Same district. About 30 people were injured. The nationalities of the victims have not yet been determined. According to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, one of the buses suddenly got a flat tire, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. After the collision, the buses caught fire. "Due to the…
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