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Tanzania church hit by deadly explosion Tanzania church hit by deadly explosion
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An explosion at a crowded church in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha has killed at least three people, a local priest has told the BBC. An explosion at a crowded church in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha has killed at least one person and injured more than 50.
More than 50 others were injured in the blast. Police say they believe it was caused by a bomb. Police say they believe Sunday's blast was caused by a bomb, and that a suspect has been arrested.
The explosion occurred at the official opening of the new Roman Catholic church in the suburb of Olasiti.The explosion occurred at the official opening of the new Roman Catholic church in the suburb of Olasiti.
The Vatican's ambassador to Tanzania and the archbishop of Arusha were attending, but were not hurt.The Vatican's ambassador to Tanzania and the archbishop of Arusha were attending, but were not hurt.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident, police say. The attack happened despite heavy security presence in the area.
An eyewitnesses told AFP news agency: "There was a stampede, people running in all directions, walking on each other, children were screaming and women crying." Police say a woman was killed but a local priest, Father Peddy, said three people had died on their way to hospital.
"I never expected anything like this to happen because this is not a city - it's a village," he told the BBC.
Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe said in Twitter message he was "greatly shocked" by the attack.Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe said in Twitter message he was "greatly shocked" by the attack.
Tanzania has seen a rise in sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims in recent times.Tanzania has seen a rise in sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims in recent times.
Last month, police in southern Tanzania used teargas to disperse about 200 Christian rioters attempting to torch a mosque over an animal slaughtering conflict.Last month, police in southern Tanzania used teargas to disperse about 200 Christian rioters attempting to torch a mosque over an animal slaughtering conflict.
In February, a Catholic priest was shot in the head on the largely Muslim island of Zanzibar.In February, a Catholic priest was shot in the head on the largely Muslim island of Zanzibar.