Horrific Namanga border accident claims the lives of over 8 Kenyans in racing contest[PHOTOS]

Eight Kenyans died on Sunday evening in a car racing contest between them and their Tanzanian counterparts in Namanga.

The incident which happened in Ol Donyo Sambu, 25 kilometres from Arusha town, involved two saloon cars, with one of the vehicles crashing into spectators.

Before the Accident in Namanga!!!😢😢

Kenyans and Tanzanians Street Racing in Oldonyo Sambu

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Kajiado Deputy County Commissioner Charles Wambugu said details of the crash are still scanty.

“We have received information that eight people died in a car racing contest in which Kenyans and Tanzanians participated. 

We have since confirmed the eight of those who died are from Kenya,” said Mr Wambugu.

At least 8 people killed, scores injured (mostly spectators) in a multiple car accident in Namanga TZ as Kenyan and Tanzanian car enthusiasts were taking part in an unofficial streetcar racing face-off. pic.twitter.com/Of4Jv40tWG

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