Tanzania School Bus Kills Dozens
Published 07 May 2017
The BBC has reported that on 6 May, more than 30 people - almost all of them schoolchildren - have been killed in a bus crash in northern Tanzania, officials say.
They say the bus plunged off the road in a steep ravine near the town of Karatu.
A number of people were hurt. Officials later tried to remove survivors and dead bodies from the vehicle.
The students from a primary school in Arusha were travelling to another school to sit an exam.
The final year pupils from the Lucky Vincent school - believed to be aged between 12 and 14 - were on their way to take mock exams when the accident happened on Saturday morning.
Two teachers and the driver were also killed.
President John Magufuli said the accident was a "national tragedy".
"This accident extinguishes the dreams of these children who were preparing to serve the nation, it is an immense pain for the families involved and for the whole nation," he said.
Regional police commander Charles Mkumbo told Reuters that "the accident happened when the bus was descending on a steep hill in rainy conditions".
"We are still investigating the incident to determine if it was caused by a mechanical defect or human error on the part of the driver," he added.
What a tragic accident. Our prayers are with the families of those who died.
More News
Africa Meal at Derby City Church 16 NOV 2019
Tomorrow we are holding a lunch and meeting in Derby at which we report back on our recent mission trip. The event is being held at Derby City Church in Curzon Street Derby starting at 1230 and...... [read more]
Trustee Meeting 16 NOV 2019
We held a trustee meeting today to review the recent mission trip which Maggie and Martin went on in October. Trustees reviewed the 2020-2024 strategic plan for Hope for Tanzania which we will now...... [read more]
Funding of Singida Churches 16 NOV 2019
Since we returned from our 2019 mission trip to Singida we have funded roofing sheets for the church in Kidaru which Pastor Anderson is overseeing. The church has been very committed to extend the...... [read more]
Mission 2019 26 SEP 2019
We have finally arrived at the day of our departure. Hannah has had a great time since middle of August experiencing much from God and being an encouragement to many people. The rest of the team will...... [read more]
Update on Hannah's visit 12 SEP 2019
Hannah is doing well and the Lord has kept her safe and well. She enjoyed visiting different churches in the Arusha area including a Maasai one where she was asked to preach. She made contact with a...... [read more]