Leaders from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) are asking for prayer for the family and friends of the 11 missionary leaders and students who died in a car accident near Arusha, Tanzania on Saturday.
“Eleven of our friends are now with Jesus,” YWAM revealed in a statement. “As a movement, we gather around all those impacted by this tragedy, their families, and their communities. We are working to meet all the pressing practical, financial, and emotional needs that arise.”
According to reports, at least 25 people died when a large construction truck collided with several vehicles.
A YWAM mini-bus was among the vehicles that were hit, and initially eight members were reported dead, but the death toll was later updated to 11.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm friends and coworkers have passed away. Below are the names of those who have gone to be with Jesus,” the organization released in a later update.
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YWAM remembered the following individuals without full names or nationalities including Claire M., Zebulon T., Emmanuel D., Vicent K., John M., Blaise G., Ime
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