tanzania road accident Stories
Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the Moshi-Tanga Highway when the driver of a bus lost control after one of its tires burst, resulting i...
The operator reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety. "We maintain the highest standards of transport responsibility, prioritising the safety an...
Reports indicate that the vehicle, which was ferrying 28 tourists, three local guides and a driver, was en route to the Panari Resort in Nyahururu whe...
Thompson, 29, is facing 15 felony charges. These include five counts of third-degree murder and ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
As morning broke on Friday, grief-stricken families and friends of the victims gathered at a local mortuary where the bodies were taken.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has attributed the crashes to reckless and intoxicated driving among other factors.
Njau noted that the agency has concluded testing fixed speed cameras along major Nairobi roads, including Thika Super Highway, Mombasa Road and Southe...
Although the number shows a slight drop from the 434 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, pedestrians still represent the largest share of...
According to eyewitnesses, the brakes failed, causing the bus to roll backwards and collide with a matatu from the Miritini Sacco that was ferrying pa...
The Nissan matatu rammed into a stalled sugarcane tractor that belonged to a local sugar factory.
According to Police Spokesman Michael Muchiri, all 12 passengers in the matatu and two people from the truck died in the crash.
Amo said that the bus, with registration number T405 BYS and driven by Swalehe Mnyapi, attempted to overtake the truck, which had the registration num...
The study will involve gathering crash data recorded on these roads over the past five years, conducting in-depth investigations, and analysing the im...
Transport stakeholders believe that widespread adoption of digital driving education could significantly reduce accidents caused by inexperienced driv...
The report identified high-risk locations and corridors as key focus areas for intervention. Notable hotspots include Hass Filling Station along Momba...
Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for 38 per cent of the casualties, followed by motorcyclists at 25 per cent.
Police said efforts to locate lorry driver who fled the scene are ongoing, and they have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances...
The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...
The enhanced patrols are designed to ensure compliance with traffic laws, prevent reckless driving, and stop unlicensed and overloaded public service...
To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.
Initial investigations suggest the bus driver was reckless, overtaking other vehicles inappropriately, which led to the fatal collision.
According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.
The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.
Data from the National Police Service has revealed that 4,282 fatalities have been recorded from road crashes in 2024.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Kanja highlighted the rising trend in road accidents and urged caution during the festive season.
The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.
NTSA is engaging with county governments to streamline licensing and enforce designated pick-up and drop-off points for tuk-tuks.
The Mambo Sasa road section, which is near Witu town, cuts through the Mambo Sasa Forest which is part of the dense Boni Forest.
The rest escaped with minor injuries and were treated at the Witu Health Centre before they were discharged.
Kihara tragically lost his life early Sunday morning in a road accident near Mang’u High School along Thika Road, after his vehicle collided with a lo...
