At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Summary
A ferry carrying more people than its allowed limit capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, causing at least 15 deaths and leaving 27 people missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as the boat overturned after hitting large waves.Key Facts
- The ferry was designed for 90 people but carried over 150 passengers and crew.
- The accident happened on Tuesday shortly after leaving Kariba town, heading to islands and fishing camps.
- The boat started taking on water about 30 minutes into the trip.
- Rescue efforts involve speedboats, a helicopter, and a special underwater team.
- Lake Kariba is the largest man-made lake in the world by volume, located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- The lake was created in the 1950s by damming the Zambezi River.
- Previous accidents have occurred on Lake Kariba, including fatal capsizes in 2014, 2021, and 2023.
- The dam on Lake Kariba provides about one-third of the electricity for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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