Chaos hits Mtwara after gas project confirmation

The main bus terminal in Mtwara is deserted before the Ministry of Energy and Minerals’ 2013/14 budget estimates were tabled in Parliament yesterday. Chaos erupted in the town after the government said a gas pipeline will be built between Mtwara and Dar es Salaam as planned. PHOTO | ABDALLAH BAKARI

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  • Witnesses said 31 soldiers were in the convoy when the accident happened at Kilimanihewa. The driver of the truck that was ferrying the solders lost control. Mr Kapambara Mgawe, the TPDF spokesperson, confirmed the death of the soldiers.

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