Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 80
Summary
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, causing at least 80 deaths. The boat was overcrowded, carrying more people than allowed, and rescue teams are still searching for more victims.Key Facts
- The ferry accident happened on Lake Kariba, near the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- At least 80 people have died after the ferry overturned in rough waters.
- The ferry was allowed to carry 90 people but was carrying at least 157, including adults, crew, and children.
- Rescue workers have saved 77 people so far.
- Most passengers were local villagers and fish traders who live around the lake.
- The ferry connects rural communities to the nearby town of Kariba.
- Many relatives gathered at the district hospital to identify victims.
- This accident is believed to be the deadliest ferry disaster in Zimbabwe’s history.
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