Fatal Road Accident Claims 10 Lives in Morogoro, 18 Injured

Morogoro – A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of at least 10 people, with 18 others sustaining injuries following a deadly collision between a passenger bus and a cargo lorry in Morogoro.

The accident occurred on the evening of December 31, 2025, at Maseyu Village along the Morogoro-Dar es Salaam highway. A Mitsubishi Fuso passenger bus collided head-on with a Howo cargo lorry pulling a trailer. Both vehicles burst into flames shortly after impact.

According to Morogoro Regional Police, the bus was traveling from the Msamvu upcountry bus terminal in Morogoro to Tanga Region, while the lorry was transporting fertilizer from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya Region.

All 10 deceased were bus passengers, including eight men and two women. Among the 18 injured were nine men and nine women, including five children—three boys and two girls.

Preliminary police investigations indicate the accident was caused by negligence on the part of the lorry driver, estimated to be between 26 and 28 years old.

"It is alleged that the lorry driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without due care while it was heavily raining, making the road slippery," police stated.

The Morogoro Regional Fire and Rescue Brigade has urged the public to report accidents and emergencies promptly to enable swift rescue operations. Regional operations officer Daniel Myala emphasized the importance of observing road safety regulations.

"By the time we arrived at the scene and carried out rescue operations, 10 people had already died. The 18 injured were rushed to Morogoro Regional Referral Hospital for further treatment," Myala said.

Morogoro Regional Referral Hospital confirmed receiving both the injured and the bodies of the deceased. Acting Public Relations Officer Scholastika Solomon reported that all injured patients were in stable condition and receiving specialized treatment, while identification of the bodies continues.

"The injured were received in varying conditions, including fractures and bruises on different parts of their bodies. Doctors are attending to each patient according to the severity of their injuries," Solomon said.

Survivor Samson Mmali indicated that excessive speed by the bus driver, combined with the lorry’s reckless overtaking, worsened the impact.

"The accident occurred when the cargo lorry attempted to overtake vehicles ahead without caution, while our driver was also speeding, making it difficult for him to control the bus," Mmali explained.

Authorities have renewed calls for motorists to exercise caution on highways, particularly during the rainy season when road conditions become hazardous.

Police confirmed that investigations into the accident are ongoing.