OVER 40 people who were travelling in a bus christened Majinja died on the spot while 23 others were left seriously wounded.
Information gathered by 'Daily News' online from the scene notes that
the incident occurred after a container which was carried by a truck
fell on the Dar es Salaam-bound bus from Mbeya at Mafinga ward in
Mufindi District, Iringa Region.
The Iringa Regional Police (RPC), Ramadhani Mungi, has confirmed the
incident, however names of the deceased and casualties were yet to be
identified.
The incident occurred at around 10am "The container fell on the bus
with registration number T 438 CDE when the truck carrying the container
swayed while attempting to avoid potholes along the road," he said.
Mr Mungi said the accident was caused by the truck driver whose
identity was not immediately established as he was attempting to avoid
the potholes along the road in speed.
The Iringa Regional Commissioner, Ms Amina Masenza, said the
deceased's bodies were taken to Mufindi District Hospital mortuary for
preservation.
She said the injured persons were taken to the same hospital for
medical treatment and that those in critical condition have been
referred to Iringa Regional Hospital.
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