Tanzania, July 5 -- Moshi. Two people have died on the spot, and 12 others sustained injuries after a lorry carrying gravel collided with a minibus van at Kikafu Bridge area in Mnadani Ward, Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region.

Acting Kilimanjaro Fire and Rescue Regional Commander, Mr Jeremiah Mkomagi, confirmed the incident, saying it occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8:35 pm.

According to Commander Mkomagi, the crash was caused by brake failure on the lorry, which lost control before colliding with the minibus van and pinning it along the roadside.

"Yesterday at around 8 pm, an accident occurred at the Kikafu area where a lorry carrying gravel veered off the road and hit a minibus van passenger vehicle, pinning it along the roadsid...