TANZANIA: ONE person died and another was injured in two road accidents involving Simba fans who were traveling to Dar es Salaam to watch a Champions League game against Al Ahly.
A statement released via the club’s official digital platforms on Friday morning states that the two accidents occurred last night in the Coast Region and Morogoro, respectively.
“The first accident involved our fans from the Mbeya-based Kiwira Rungwe branch, which occurred at the Vigwaza area in the Coastal Region… initial reports from the Police say one person has died.
“The second one transpired at the Doma area in Morogoro region involving our fans from the Wekundu wa Border branch in Tunduma… one person has been injured,” reads part of the statement.
It further states that the management of the club is heading to the spot of the accident at Vigwaza to render necessary support to the victims.