Audio By Carbonatix
At least 15 people travelling to a wedding have been killed and two others seriously injured in a road accident in Tanzania's central district of Manyoni in Singida region, police said on Monday.
Sweetbert Njewike, the Singida Regional Police Commander, said 14 of the 15 victims died on the spot after their mini-bus collided head-on with a truck on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. local time.
One person died on arrival at the Singida Regional Government Hospital, Njewike told a news conference, adding that all the victims were going to attend a wedding ceremony in Itigi town.
He said the mini-bus collided with the truck after its driver, who was also killed, attempted to overtake another vehicle.
The police official said the victims were traveling from the Mwanza region to Itigi town while the truck was heading to Kahama town in the Shinyanga region from the business capital Dar es Salaam.
Latest Stories
-
Government is reviewing Saglemi Housing deal and private takeover – Kwakye Ofosu
5 minutes -
Nana Ama McBrown, Kate Henshaw headline Women of Valour London 2026
8 minutes -
David Asante’s contributions at GPCL must be recognised – Vicky Bright
15 minutes -
I don’t want my people to be mistreated by ICE — Ambassador Victor Smith tells US Senator
19 minutes -
Detained fugitives: If you’re not prepared to be accountable, don’t hold public office – Vicky Bright
26 minutes -
Adutwum outlines vision for a growth-minded Ghana, draws lessons from global experiences
28 minutes -
I wish former CSA boss Dr Antwi-Boasiako continues in office – Sampson Lardy
29 minutes -
Kotoko maintain title ambition despite mixed results – Sarfo Duku
37 minutes -
NPP Flagbearer Race: Dr Adutwum speaks on economy, Ghana’s current gains, and more
38 minutes -
We must show zero tolerance for corruption and punish political elites – Susan Adu-Amankwah
43 minutes -
I’ll raise the needed funds to win on January 31 – Adutwum
45 minutes -
Adutwum urges calm in NPP, tells Frimpong-Boateng to look ahead to better days
48 minutes -
Your choice will shape NPP’s future – Adutwum to delegates
51 minutes -
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must be arrested immediately on arrival; sent to prison – Ex-Deputy AG
1 hour -
I’ll be surprised if Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is granted bail on arrival – Bobby Banson
1 hour