Tanzania, July 10 -- Moshi. The German city of Marburg has donated a specialised rescue vehicle equipped with advanced emergency response equipment to strengthen road accident rescue operations along the Same-Dar es Salaam highway in Kilimanjaro Region, following a series of fatal crashes on the route.

The donation also includes a 2,600-litre fire engine for the Moshi Municipal Council, aimed at enhancing emergency response and improving the capacity of the Fire and Rescue Force to respond swiftly to road traffic accidents.

The Same-Dar es Salaam highway has witnessed several deadly crashes in recent years. On June 28, 2025, 42 people were killed in a head-on collision between a Channel One bus travelling from Moshi to Tanga and a coast...