Memorial service underway for Kariba ferry disaster victims
Forty-four people have been confirmed dead following the incident.
A memorial service is currently in progress for the individuals who perished in Tuesday's tragic Kariba ferry accident in Zimbabwe. The ceremony is being held at Nyamhunga Stadium, where Kariba residents, the families of those lost, and high-ranking government officials have come together to honor the deceased. The ferry, which was transporting 119 passengers, capsized near Long Island, likely due to powerful waves.
As of now, 44 fatalities have been confirmed. Search and recovery efforts are ongoing for the remaining missing individuals.
In response to the disaster, Zimbabwe has declared a State of Disaster, which enables the government to deploy additional resources to aid in the search, recovery, and humanitarian assistance. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also extended his sympathies to the families of the victims. In his condolence message, the president characterized the incident as a devastating tragedy that has revealed significant shortcomings within the country's maritime infrastructure.
He urged all relevant government bodies to promptly address these weaknesses and take decisive action to implement corrective measures aimed at averting similar catastrophes in the future.
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