Lake Kariba disaster: Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry accident rises to 93
- The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 93, which makes it the country's deadliest transport disaster, according to the state-run Herald newspaper.
- The ferry had a capacity to carry 90 passengers, but the paper estimates at least 168 people were actually on board when it was hit by a strong wave and overturned a week ago.
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster following the accident and search and recovery efforts are continuing by divers.
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- The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 93, which makes it the country's deadliest transport disaster, according to the state-run Herald newspaper.
- The ferry had a capacity to carry 90 passengers, but the paper estimates at least 168 people were actually on board when it was hit by a strong wave and overturned a week ago.
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster following the accident and search and recovery efforts are continuing by divers.
Sources: BBC News