Tanzania earthquake kills 11, injures nearly 200 - News Summed Up

Tanzania earthquake kills 11, injures nearly 200


Story highlights It hit near the shore of Lake VictoriaTremors rippled as far as western Kenya and parts of Uganda(CNN) A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Tanzania, killing 11 people and leaving dozens injured, state media reported. At least 192 people were injured when the quake struck near Nsunga town Saturday, according to Daily News Tanzania. It hit near the shore of Lake Victoria, the US Geological Survey said. The tremors rippled as far as western Kenya and parts of Uganda, both of which share the waters of Lake Victoria. Residents carried injured casualties into waiting cabs while others fanned victims sprawled on the ground.


Source: CNN September 11, 2016 06:36 UTC



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