DAR ES SALAAM, July 22 (Xinhua) — Six athletes were killed and 16 others were injured on Saturday morning by a car as they were jogging on a road in Ilemela district in Mwanza region in northwestern Tanzania, said police.
Gideon Msuya, the Mwanza regional police commander, said the car knocked down the athletes as they were training at Lumula primary school.
“The victims were jogging along Sabasaba road to Kiseke area when the car knocked them, killing the six athletes on the spot,” Msuya told a news conference.
He said the injured athletes were rushed to hospital where four of them were discharged after treatment.
Msuya said police have launched a manhunt for the driver of the car who fled after the accident.
Six athletes were tragically killed and 16 others were injured in a devastating incident in northwestern Tanzania. The athletes, who were training at Lumula primary school in the Ilemela district of the Mwanza region, were jogging along Sabasaba road towards the Kiseke area when they were struck by a car. The collision resulted in the immediate death of the six athletes, according to Gideon Msuya, the Mwanza regional police commander.
Following the incident, the injured athletes were swiftly transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Fortunately, four of them have already been discharged from the hospital after receiving the necessary care. However, the remaining injured athletes continue to receive medical attention.
In response to the tragic incident, the police have launched a manhunt to locate the driver of the car who fled the scene after the accident. The perpetrator’s swift escape has led to intensified efforts from the authorities to bring them to justice.
This unfortunate incident has shaken the community and the sports world as a whole. The loss of these talented athletes is a great tragedy, and their families and loved ones are undoubtedly mourning their untimely deaths. The injured athletes, too, are facing a difficult road to recovery, both physically and emotionally.
It is essential for authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident, identify the responsible parties, and ensure that justice is served. Measures must also be taken to increase road safety awareness and prevent such devastating accidents in the future.
The entire community stands in solidarity with the victims and their families during this incredibly challenging time. The loss of these athletes is a significant blow to the sports community, and their memories will undoubtedly be cherished forever.
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