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Zimbabwe: At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
At least 44 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, according to a toll reported by Le Monde. Zimbabwe’s national rescue service said the vessel was carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members, bringing the total number aboard to 119. The ferry was designed to carry 90 people. Bad weather complicated rescue operations following the capsizing.
- At least 44 people died in the ferry capsizing.
- The ferry carried 119 people despite having a capacity of 90.
- Bad weather complicated the rescue operations.
What We Know
At least 44 people died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, according to Le Monde.
Zimbabwe’s national rescue service said the ferry was carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members. The vessel was designed to carry 90 people.
Bad weather complicated rescue operations after the capsizing.
Key Figures
At least 44
people killed
119
people aboard
90
people the ferry was designed to carry
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the ferry capsize?
The ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
How many people were aboard?
The ferry was carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members, for a total of 119 people.
What was the ferry’s capacity?
The vessel was designed to carry 90 people.
What complicated the rescue effort?
Bad weather complicated rescue operations after the capsizing.
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