Tanzania’s ambassador to Austria killed in car crash

Tanga. Tanzania's ambassador to Austria, Celestine Mushi, died in a car crash while on his way to the Kilimanjaro region.

The envoy's death was confirmed by Tanga District Commissioner, Siriel Mchembe, on December 15. He said Mr Mushi, who was driving solo, died in Tanga en route to Moshi from Dar es Salaam.

Mushi was appointed Tanzania's ambassador to Austria in January of this year. He presented his credentials to Austria's president, Alexander van der Bellen, on May 5.

The body of the deceased was taken from the accident scene and preserved at the district hospital's morgue. His relatives were informed and are on their way to Tanga, from Dar es Salaam.