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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>Iringa. Nine people have died and three others seriously injured in a road accident that involved an omni bus traveling from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya.<\/p>\n

The van was reportedly ferrying newspapers to southern Highlands regions.<\/p>\n

The accident occurred in the early hours on Monday December 13, 2021.<\/p>\n

Iringa Regional Police Commander, Allan Bukumbi confirmed the accident saying it occurred in Mahenge village in Kilolo district.<\/p>\n

RPC Bukumbi said the cause of the accident was as a result of overspeeding and as result the driver lost control then hit a tree on the side of the road and overturned killing nine instantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vehicle that was involved in the accident was a Toyota Hiace with registration number T249 DWT a property of Soma General Traders, of the nine people five were men whereas, four were women and their bodies have been taken to Iringa Regional Referral Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe injured were rushed to hospital for treatment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

However, RPC Bukumbi the procedures are ongoing to identify the bodies before handing over to their relatives<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Tanzania<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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