44 die as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe
Tragedy strikes Lake Kariba as an overcrowded ferry capsizes, claiming 44 lives. Learn more about the Zimbabwe ferry disaster and ongoing rescue efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/44-die-as-ferry-capsizes-in-zimbabwe/
A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, resulting in 44 reported deaths. According to local officials, the vessel was carrying more passengers than its capacity of 90 people. The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation cited a local official stating that 114 tickets had been issued for the ferry's journey, suggesting more people were on board.
The ferry had five crew members and an unknown number of children below ticketing age who were not accounted for. Seventy-seven passengers survived by reaching a small island on the lake and were rescued.
Investigations suggested the boat was overloaded when it capsized during heavy winds on Lake Kariba. The incident prompted a massive underwater search, rescue, and retrieval emergency response.
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