Twenty-two more bodies recovered after Zimbabwe boat accident
Summary
A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing 68 people, including 18 children. The boat was overcrowded and sank during strong winds, making it the deadliest boat accident in Zimbabwe’s history.Key Facts
- The ferry was authorized to carry 90 people but had around 114 adults, 5 crew members, and an unknown number of children on board.
- The accident happened on Tuesday, and 22 more bodies were recovered on Saturday, raising the death toll to 68.
- The lake is large and manmade, created by damming the Zambezi River in the 1950s.
- Most passengers were villagers and fish traders living near the lake.
- Survivors said the boat started taking on water soon after leaving, and many could not use lifejackets.
- 77 people were rescued from the accident.
- A memorial service was held in Kariba for the victims before burials began.
- Similar accidents have happened on Lake Kariba in 2014 and 2021, causing multiple deaths.
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