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Bus-truck collision and fire kills 28 in Tanzania

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Morogoro lies on a busy highway corridor linking Dar es Salaam with inland Tanzania. Road accidents are a major cause of death in the country.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Day 2 · Disaster · Mkambarani, Morogoro Region · Tanzania

Bus-truck collision and fire kills 28 in Tanzania

A passenger bus collided with a truck in Mkambarani, Morogoro Region, and caught fire. Twenty-eight people were killed.

Why it matters: The crash highlights persistent road safety dangers in East Africa.

Sources: AP · See it on the globe

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Day 1 · Disaster · Mkambarani, Morogoro · Tanzania

Bus-truck collision and fire kills 28 in Tanzania

A passenger bus hit a truck in Mkambarani in Morogoro Region and burst into flames, killing 28 people.

Why it matters: The crash highlights road safety risks on one of East Africa's busiest transport corridors.

Sources: AP · See it on the globe

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