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Overloaded Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, Killing Dozens

An overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people, with some reports indicating as many as 44 fatalities, and dozens more missing. The incident has prompted a search and rescue operation for the passengers.

11 Aug, 21:21 — 12 Aug, 12:49
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BBCHigh7h ago

Boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba with 95 people on board

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lake At least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said, citing ticket sales. Continue reading...

By Rachel Savage and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.

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cbcHigh16h ago

At least 15 dead, dozens missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members

By Farai Mutsaka

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ndtvMostly Factual14h ago

Zimbabwe Boat Carrying 95 People Capsizes, Several Feared Dead

Multiple people were feared dead after a ferry with 95 passengers capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police and eyewitnesses said.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual16h ago

Fifteen dead, 27 missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

More than 114 passengers were onboard the ferry when it tipped. But only 77 were rescued and taken to shore.

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Daily SabahMixed8h ago

15 dead, 27 missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

At least 15 people were killed and 27 remained missing after an overloaded ferry capsized Tuesday on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, the country’s national disaster management agency said....

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

44 die as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

Tragedy strikes Lake Kariba as an overcrowded ferry capsizes, claiming 44 lives. Learn more about the Zimbabwe ferry disaster and ongoing rescue efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/44-die-as-ferry-capsizes-in-zimbabwe/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed3h ago

At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

At least 15 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of people sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations continuing, officials have said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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aftonbladet11 Aug, 19:47First to report

Båt har kapsejsat i Zimbabwe – många befaras döda

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yle-uutiset11 Aug, 20:54

Lähes sataa ihmistä kuljettanut lautta kaatui Zimbabwessa, useiden pelätään kuolleen

cbc11 Aug, 21:21

At least 15 dead, dozens missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

svenska-dagbladet11 Aug, 21:23

Båtolycka i Zimbabwe – minst 15 döda

el-mundo11 Aug, 21:28

Al menos 15 muertos y 27 desaparecidos tras el naufragio de un ferri en un lago en Zimbabue

sbs-news11 Aug, 21:56

Fifteen dead, 27 missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

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ndtv11 Aug, 23:20

Zimbabwe Boat Carrying 95 People Capsizes, Several Feared Dead

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nos12 Aug, 01:51

Zeker 15 doden na kapseizen veerboot in Zimbabwe, tientallen mensen vermist

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Daily Sabah12 Aug, 05:38

15 dead, 27 missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

le-figaro12 Aug, 06:00

Zimbabwe : le chavirage d’un bateau fait au moins 15 morts et 27 disparus

BBC12 Aug, 06:21

Boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba with 95 people on board

Al Jazeera12 Aug, 06:29

At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

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newsbeast12 Aug, 07:55

Ανατράπηκε επιβατηγό πλοίο σε λίμνη της Ζιμπάμπουε: Τουλάχιστον 15 οι νεκροί, 27 οι αγνοούμενοι

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iefimerida12 Aug, 09:25

Τραγωδία στη Ζιμπάμπουε: Ανατράπηκε φέρι μποτ σε λίμνη - Τουλάχιστον 15 νεκροί και 27 αγνοούμενοι

myjoyonline12 Aug, 10:10

At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

The Guardian12 Aug, 10:34

At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

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The Independent12 Aug, 12:43

At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

punch-ng12 Aug, 12:49Latest update

44 die as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe