Eight years after the tragic Karatu school bus accident in Tanzania, which killed 32 students, two teachers, and a driver, the nation continues to mourn.
The May 6, 2017, crash occurred as students from Lucky Vincent Primary School were headed to a mock exam when their bus lost control on a wet road and plunged into a gully.
The incident prompted national mourning, with three students miraculously surviving and receiving medical care in the U.S. It also led to calls for better road safety and transport reforms, though progress has been uneven.
Today, the memory of the children lives on through memorials and ongoing remembrance by families and the nation. The tragedy remains a powerful symbol of collective grief, resilience, and the urgent need for lasting safety improvements.
