ARUSHA: A Chinese tourist died, and six others injured after the
vehicle they were traveling in involved in an accident in Serengeti National Park on Sunday, July 28, 2024,
at 4:00 PM.
A statement from the Tanzania
National Parks Authority (TANAPA) says that the vehicle, with registration
number T 603 DCL, belonged to Yonda Afrika Company and was on its way back to
Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
The vehicle was carrying seven
Chinese tourists and a Tanzanian driver. One of the tourists died, and the
other six sustained injuries.
“The body of the deceased is being
held at Mugumu Hospital in Serengeti District, and the six injured tourists are
receiving treatment at the same hospital.
“An investigation is ongoing in
collaboration with other authorities to determine the cause of the accident,”
read the statement signed by TANAPA’s Chief Conservation Officer, Communication
Unit, Catherine Mbena.