A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing
Summary
A ferry overloaded with passengers capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, causing at least 15 deaths and leaving 27 people missing. Rescue teams saved 77 people, but the exact number of passengers, especially children without tickets, is unknown.Key Facts
- The ferry was carrying at least 114 adult passengers and 5 crew members based on ticket sales.
- The ferry’s maximum capacity is 90 people, meaning it was overloaded.
- It is unclear how many children without tickets were on board.
- At least 15 people died, and 27 are still missing after the accident.
- 77 people were rescued and taken to an island nearby.
- The ferry travels between rural communities and the town of Kariba on Lake Kariba.
- Lake Kariba is a large man-made lake between Zimbabwe and Zambia, created in the 1950s and 1960s by damming the Zambezi River.
- Rescue efforts involved speedboats and a helicopter searching for survivors or victims.
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