Lake Kariba Tragedy: 15 Dead, 27 Missing As Overloaded Ferry Capsizes In Zimbabwe, Rescue Operation Underway | Video
Harare: An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued and made it to a small island on the lake, with boats now being dispatched to bring the survivors back. Overcrowded Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba At Least 15 Dead, 27 Missing The Mbuya Nehanda ferry…
On August 11, 2026, an overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 27 people missing. The Mbuya Nehanda ferry, which had a carrying capacity of 90 people, overturned near Long Island due to strong winds. Authorities reported that 77 people were rescued and made it to a small island on the lake.
Rescue operations, including underwater teams and speedboats, are underway to retrieve the remaining missing individuals. The accident occurred while the ferry was traveling from Kariba Urban to Chalala Fishing Camp via Long Island. The boat's owner, the Zimbabwean government, acknowledged that the incident may be officially declared a disaster.
The ferry, which had been in operation since 1985, was a crucial mode of transport for rural communities in the region.
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