SINGIDA, June 3 -- SEVEN people died and 17 others were injured yesterday when a lorry reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into a minibus (Coaster) at Senkenke area in Iramba District, Singida Region.

The accident occurred at around 10:00 am as the lorry descended the Senkenke escarpment before allegedly losing control and crashing into the rear of the minibus, which was travelling from Singida to Igunga in Tabora Region.

Police preliminary reports indicate that the lorry may have experienced brake failure, although investigations are underway to establish the exact cause of the accident.

Singida Regional Commissioner Halima Dendego visited the scene of the accident shortly after the accident before proceeding to the hospital ...