Boat With 90 Passengers Capsizes In Lake Kariba

A District Development Fund (DDF) boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members has capsized in Lake Kariba, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.

The incident, involving the Mbuyanehanda Ferry, occurred near Long Island on Tuesday afternoon. An unconfirmed number of passengers are feared dead.

In a brief statement issued late on Tuesday, the ZRP said rescue efforts were currently underway.

“The ZRP reports that a DDF boat with 90 people and five crew members has capsized in Lake Kariba. Rescue efforts are currently underway with more details on the situation to be released in due course,” the police said.

Water and Inland Department Lake Captain Adan Nyekete was reported to have confirmed the accident, saying he was awaiting further details as emergency teams moved to the scene.

The Matusadona Conservation Trust and local authorities are assisting in the operation, alongside the Police Sub-Aqua Unit and the army.

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