13 killed, 11 injured in Tanzanian road accident

Source: Xinhua| 2020-10-24 21:26:50|Editor: huaxia

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 people were killed on the spot and 11 others were seriously injured on Saturday morning after their mini-bus overturned in Tanzania's northwest region of Kagera.

Michael Mntenjele, Ngara district commissioner in Kagera region, said the mini-bus overturned three kilometers away from Ngara town at around 10 a.m., after its brakes failed when descending a steep hill.

"Most of the 11 injured passengers are in serious condition and doctors are trying to save their lives at Murugwanza designated hospital," said Mntenjele in a phone interview with Xinhua. Enditem

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