At least 15 dead as boat capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
At least 15 people have died after a boat capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. Authorities said the vessel overturned after being hit by strong waves.
A boat capsized and sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people. Authorities said the vessel overturned after being struck by strong waves. The boat was reportedly carrying passengers between lakeside communities when the accident occurred.
Search and rescue teams continue working on the lake to locate people still missing. Local officials said efforts to confirm the final number of survivors were ongoing. Divers and additional boats have joined the search as weather conditions on the lake remain unpredictable, and the Zimbabwean Red Cross said it was supporting affected families as identification of victims continues.
Lake Kariba is widely used as a transport and fishing route in the region, and similar accidents have occurred there before. Officials said overloading and weather conditions are among the factors being examined as possible causes. The disaster has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of vessel safety regulations on the lake.
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