President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her deepest condolences to the families of 32 people who lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Morogoro Region on October 9, 2026. The accidents occurred in the early hours of the day, and the deceased include three police officers. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, President Hassan conveyed her condolences to Morogoro Regional Commissioner Queen Sendiga and Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura.
The first accident involved a passenger bus travelling from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya and a Scania lorry carrying timber. The two vehicles collided head-on at Mkambarani along the Morogoro–Dar es Salaam highway, causing the bus to catch fire and burn out completely. Preliminary information from the Fire and Rescue Force indicated that 28 people died in the crash, including 27 bus passengers and one person travelling in the lorry.
A second accident on the same highway claimed additional lives, including those of three police officers, bringing the reported death toll from the two incidents to 32. President Hassan expressed sympathy to the bereaved families, relatives, and friends, wishing them strength and patience as they mourn their loved ones. She also wished those injured in the accidents a speedy recovery.
President Hassan urged the police to continue enforcing road safety laws and called on drivers and other road users to exercise caution and observe traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents. The President emphasized the importance of road safety and encouraged all road users to be vigilant and responsible.
The President prayed for the souls of the deceased to rest in eternal peace. The Directorate of Presidential Communications at State House in Unguja issued a statement on behalf of President Hassan, conveying her condolences to the affected families. The statement was released in response to the tragic accidents that occurred in Morogoro Region.
Morogoro Regional Commissioner Queen Sendiga and Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura received President Hassan's condolences on behalf of the affected families. The President's expression of sympathy and support aims to provide comfort to those affected by the tragic accidents.
The two separate road accidents in Morogoro Region have raised concerns about road safety in Tanzania. President Hassan's call for increased vigilance and enforcement of road safety laws aims to prevent similar accidents in the future. The government has expressed its commitment to improving road safety and reducing the number of accidents on the country's roads.
Key points
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan sent condolences to the families of 32 people killed in two separate road accidents in Morogoro Region.
- The accidents involved a passenger bus and a Scania lorry, resulting in 28 deaths in the first crash, and an additional four deaths, including three police officers, in the second accident.
- President Hassan urged the police to enforce road safety laws and called on drivers to exercise caution to prevent avoidable accidents.
