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The Igandu train disaster in Tanzania kills 281, the worst train accident in African history.

On June 24, in the year 2002, The Igandu train disaster in Tanzania kills 281, the worst train accident in African history. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of June 24, a notable event in this corner of history.

The Igandu train disaster occurred during the early morning of June 24, 2002, in Tanzania. It is one of the worst rail accidents in African history. A passenger train with over 1,200 people on board rolled backwards down a hill into a slow-moving goods train, killing 281. The cause was brake failure, with unproven claims of sabotage.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 24, 2002 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
  • The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 5 March 2026.

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