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Five Dead and Eight Injured in Lushoto Bus Accident

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  • Five people, including a six-month-old infant, died in a bus accident in Lushoto District, Tanga Region.
  • The accident occurred on Tuesday at about 1:30pm along the Mombo-Lushoto highway when a Toyota Coaster bus veered off the road.
  • The bus, with registration number T151 DMC, was traveling from Tanga city towards Mgwashi division in Lushoto District.
  • Eight passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to Soni Health Centre nearby.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into a ravine.

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FIVE people, including a six-month-old infant, died and eight sustained injuries after a Toyota Coaster bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in Vuga area of Lushoto District, Tanga Region. The accident occurred on Tuesday at about 1:30pm along the Mombo-Lushoto highway as the bus, registration number T151 DMC, was travelling from Tanga city towards Mgwashi division in Lushoto District.

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