AT LEAST 40 people have died after two buses crashed into each other before bursting into flames.
Dozens of terrified passengers were trapped inside the flaming vehicles on a highway as they battled to escape the two wreckages.
Two buses were involved in a deadly crash in Tanzania[/caption]
People surrounded the burnt out buses as they rescued dozens from the wreckage[/caption]
Another 30 people were injured with many being rushed to hospital for treatment.
Those on one of the large coaches were heading to a wedding ceremony, according to local media.
The collision happened on Saturday evening in the Sabasaba area along the MoshiTanga highway in the Kilimanjaro region.
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan said: “I send my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, relatives, and friends.
“May God grant peace to the souls of the departed and a quick recovery to the injured.
“May He comfort and strengthen their families during this difficult time.”
