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A man and his wife tragically lost their lives while returning home with the body of their beloved daughter.
The couple’s sick child was preparing for surgery in the hospital but tragically passed away before it could take place.
Upon receiving the news, the parents traveled to Arusha to retrieve their daughter’s body and then returned to Babati district, Manyara, Tanzania, for her burial.
“The father and mother tragically passed away after retrieving their daughter’s body from Arusha,” read the caption of the video.
Asection of relatives had accompanied the parents of the deceased daughter to the hospital and were with them on their journey back when the accident occurred. According to Ayo TV, the family was involved in a head-on collision with a Toyota Prado.
Several people lost their lives, and others were injured in the accident, leaving many deeply troubled and heartbroken.
The family’s spokesperson indicated that the man and his daughter would be buried together in one place, while the man’s wife would be buried in a separate area.
Social media users flocked to the comment section to express their condolences with heartfelt messages.
@vickytango5591: “I am deeply saddened, my brothers. Life’s unpredictability reminds us to always be prepared.”
@himnakhatib1050: “Death is uncertain, a reminder to seek God’s guidance for a peaceful departure.”
@richardkubanda6627: “May God provide solace to the grieving family during this difficult time. Rest in peace. We belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return.”
@ImeldaSaire-ye2xq: “My condolences, my brothers. May God grant you strength and peace, and may the departed rest in eternal peace.”
@NeemaDanieli-qo1pk: “May God grant you strength. Death is a mystery, and we all return to our Creator.”
@Umu-khansaa: “Uncle, I am sorry for your profound loss of a sister, a child, and a brother-in-law. May God grant you patience and bless us with a peaceful end.”