Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board
A ferry carrying 95 people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe after being hit by strong winds. Rescue operations are currently underway, and authorities have urged the public to wait for official reports regarding casualties.
Why it matters
This is a significant maritime accident involving a large number of passengers, raising concerns about transport safety in the region.
A boat ferrying 90 passengers and five crew members across Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe capsized on Tuesday, according to police.The Zimbabwe Republic Police said rescue efforts were underway and urged people not to speculate on the number of casualties."The ZRP assures Zimbabweans and relatives of the Kariba boat accident victims that official information on the rescued victims, those injured or dead, will be released in due course after the scene management process is complete," the force added.Locals are said to use the vessel to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which…
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