DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Dozens of individuals have been killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a distant a part of northern Tanzania, officers mentioned.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep sorrow in a press release Sunday following the crash that killed no less than 37 folks and left 30 others injured.
The collision occurred on Saturday night within the Sabasaba space alongside the Moshi–Tanga freeway within the Kilimanjaro area. The identities and nationalities of the victims weren’t instantly identified.
“I ship my heartfelt condolences to Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu, the bereaved households, kin, and buddies,” Hassan mentioned in a press release. “Could God grant peace to the souls of the departed and a fast restoration to the injured. Could He consolation and strengthen their households throughout this troublesome time.”
The president referred to as for stricter street security adherence, saying such tragedies proceed to take a toll on Tanzanian households.
Tanzania’s authorities has made repeated calls lately to curb street fatalities, which persist regardless of numerous security campaigns.