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2002: The Igandu Train Tragedy in Tanzania claimed 281 lives
On June 24, 2002, a passenger train with over 1,200 passengers experienced a brake failure and derailed while descending a hill in Igandu, Tanzania, then collided with a freight train. A total of 281 people were killed, making it the worst train disaster in African history. The main cause was a failure of the braking system, with unproven allegations of sabotage. The tragedy had a deep impact on Tanzania's transportation infrastructure and railway safety in Africa.
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