{"id":2000121110,"date":"2026-07-31T11:19:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000121110"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:19:45","slug":"nyanza-one-killed-five-injured-in-howo-truck-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/nyanza-one-killed-five-injured-in-howo-truck-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Nyanza: One killed, five injured in Howo truck accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The accident occurred on July 30, 2026, at around 5:00pm in Nyakabungo Village, Gasoro Cell, Kigoma Sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truck, which was carrying sand, reportedly veered off the road due to its heavy load before crashing into the nearby commercial building, where it struck people inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nyanza District Acting Mayor Patrick Kajyambere told IGIHE that one person died in the accident, while five others, including the truck driver, sustained injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA woman died on the spot while five others were injured, including the driver. We have not yet confirmed the exact number of people affected because one person is still missing,\u201d Kajyambere said by press time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the deceased and the injured were taken to Nyanza Hospital for medical attention, while expressing condolences to the families affected by the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kajyambere said the cause of the accident has not yet been established, adding that investigations by the Rwanda National Police traffic unit will determine what led to the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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