Tragedy: 37 confirmed dead in Same bus crash
Same. At least 37 people have been confirmed dead and 23 others injured following a devastating head-on collision between two buses on June 28, 2025, in the Same district, Kilimanjaro Region. Rescue operations remain underway at the scene.
The accident involved a long-distance passenger bus operated by Chanel One, which was traveling from Moshi to the Tanga Region, and a minibus heading in the opposite direction, from Same to Moshi.
The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire.
Kilimanjaro Regional Fire and Rescue Commander, Jeremiah Mkomagi, who is overseeing operations at the scene, confirmed the current figures late tonight, stressing that they are still preliminary.
“So far, 37 bodies have been recovered from the scene, and 23 injured individuals have been rushed to hospital for treatment,” Commander Mkomagi stated. “The rescue and recovery mission is ongoing.”
Preliminary reports suggest that the passengers aboard the Toyota Coaster were en route to attend a wedding celebration at Kuringe Hall, a popular event venue in Moshi town.
Emergency services, including firefighters, police, and medical personnel, remain at the site as efforts continue into the night.
More to follow
