44 Dead in Zimbabwe Boat Capsize
Summary
A boat carrying excessive passengers capsized in Zimbabwe’s Kariba Lake, killing 44 people. Search and rescue operations are still underway, and officials say the vessel’s capacity was only 90 despite at least 114 passengers and five crew members being on board.
Key Points
- A boat capsized in Zimbabwe’s Kariba Lake, and the death toll has risen to 44.
- Police said 44 bodies were recovered from the lake in the border area between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- Officials said at least 114 passengers and five crew members were on board, though the total number of passengers has not been confirmed.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing after the ferry accident, which involved a government agency-operated boat.
