I've received quite some emails about this matter, and I must inform you that the reports of my death are (about 46 years) premature.
Yes, I was in a car accident in Tanzania. No, none of us got hurt badly. Yes, my car is a wreck. What happened was that me and three of my friends were driving the 290-km motorway from Mbeya to Iringa. About 40km from Mbeya there was one of those big potholes that African roads are notorious for. My friend tried to steer clear of it, but the car hit the hole, spinned over a couple of times, and collided head-on with an oncoming 35-ton fuel tanker. Three Finnish doctors from Ilembula hospital: GP, surgeon, and anesthesiologist were there in less than an hour, just to find out that none of us was really badly hurt.
Yes, a close call, but not quite there yet.
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Matti, I am extremely happy that nothing serious has happened to you and your mates and that, in the future, you can talk to your grandsons "when I was in Tanzania...."
Crazy story - except it would be a little better if you said you hit a big rhino, or impala, or something - ...and then several monkeys sensed you were in danger and quickly helped free you from the burning car just before it exploded. :)
Seriously though, I'm glad you are safe! I know that can be scary.
Wild story. Glad to hear you are alright.
Dearest Matti,
I am so glad to hear you are all right.
Jali Maisha Bwana! See you soon in Iringa.
I'm relieved to hear this. Hope you recup from the injury soon.
Pole sana Matti na wenzio. Mungu ni mwema. Cheers.
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