Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered
The death toll from a ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 68, with 18 children among the victims. Investigations suggest the vessel was significantly overloaded at the time of the accident.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian tragedy that highlights issues with maritime safety regulations and enforcement in the region.
A coffin with the body of a victim of the capsized passenger ferry, leaves the Kariba hospital mortuary after his body was identified for burial in Kariba, on 14 August 2026./Getty Images A coffin with the body of a victim of the capsized passenger ferry, leaves the Kariba hospital mortuary after his body was identified for burial in Kariba, on 14 August 2026./Getty Images Zimbabwe Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered Eighteen children among the people killed after ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
Prefer the Guardian on Google Twenty-two more bodies have been recovered after a boat accident in Zimbabwe , taking the death toll to 68, police said on Saturday.
The ferry capsized on Tuesday on Lake Kariba , on the border with Zambia. An investigation has suggested it was overloaded when it turned over during heavy winds.
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