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Tragedy Strikes Lake Kariba: Ferry Capsizes, Claiming 15 Lives

करिबा झील में भयावह हादसा: नौका पलटने से 15 की मौत, बच्चे लापता

करिबा तलावात भीषण अपघात: बोटी उलटल्याने १५ जणांचा मृत्यू, लहान मुले बेपत्ता

করিবাসरोवर মর্মান্তিক দুর্ঘটনা: নৌকাডুবিতে ১৫ জনের মৃত্যু, নিখোঁজ শিশু

கரிபா ஏரியில் சோகம்: படகு கவிழ்ந்து 15 பேர் உயிரிழப்பு, குழந்தைகள் மாயம்

కరిబా సరస్సులో విషాదం: పడవ బోల్తా పడి 15 మంది మృతి, పిల్లలు గల్లంతు

કરિબા સરોવરમાં દુ:ખદ ઘટના: ફેરી ડૂબી જતાં 15ના મોત, બાળકો લાપતા

ਕਰੀਬਾ ਝੀਲ 'ਚ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ: ਕਿਸ਼ਤੀ ਪਲਟਣ ਕਾਰਨ 15 ਮੌਤਾਂ, ਬੱਚੇ ਲਾਪਤਾ

By AI News Desk 🕐 12 August 2026, 02:42 PM 🌍 World
Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: 15 Dead, Children Missing

A devastating incident unfolded on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, where a ferry carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized, resulting in at least 15 confirmed fatalities. The ill-fated journey was underway between Kariba town and the lake's numerous islands on Tuesday when the vessel was struck by powerful waves, leading to the tragic overturn.

Search for Missing Intensifies

Emergency and rescue teams are currently engaged in a desperate search for several passengers who remain unaccounted for. Among those feared missing are children, adding a layer of profound sorrow to the unfolding crisis. The exact number of missing individuals is still being determined as the search operation continues under challenging conditions.

Local media reports indicate that the ferry was navigating the vast expanse of Lake Kariba when unpredictable weather conditions, characterized by strong waves, overwhelmed the boat. The scale of the disaster has sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting widespread grief and calls for increased maritime safety measures.

Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa is reporting live from Harare, providing crucial updates on the ongoing rescue efforts and the impact of this tragedy on the local communities. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the inherent risks associated with water transportation, particularly when safety regulations may be compromised or when unexpected weather events occur.

Further details regarding the cause of the capsizing and the identification of the victims are expected to emerge as investigations commence. The Zimbabwean government has reportedly mobilized resources to aid in the search and rescue operations and to support the families affected by this horrific event. The international community is also monitoring the situation closely, offering condolences and support.

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