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Death toll rises to at least 92 after ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba
The death toll from a capsized ferry on Lake Kariba has risen to at least 92 as search and recovery efforts continue.
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Zimbabwe
92 people
At least 92 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba.
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- · The death toll from the capsized ferry in Zimbabwe has reached 84.
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- · The death toll from the capsized ferry in Zimbabwe has reached 84.
- · Overcrowding or severe weather may have contributed to the vessel sinking.
- · At least 92 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba.
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- · The death toll from the capsized ferry in Zimbabwe has reached 84.
- · Rescue teams in Zimbabwe recovered 12 more bodies from the capsized ferry.
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- Aug 17 · 9:50 PM
The ferry disaster occurred on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
- Aug 17 · 9:50 PM
The death toll has risen to at least 92 after the Lake Kariba ferry disaster.
- Aug 17 · 4:30 AM
Independent reports confirm the death toll has reached 84.
- Aug 17 · 12:07 AM
Rescue teams recovered 12 more bodies, bringing the total death toll to 84.
- Aug 16 · 11:31 PM
Independent media reports confirm the death toll has reached 84.
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- What was the exact cause of the capsizing?
- How many passengers remain unaccounted for?
- Whether the 12 recovered bodies are included in the toll of 84
- How many people were aboard and how many survived
Update & correction history
- Aug 17 · 9:50 PM
The ferry disaster occurred on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
- Aug 17 · 9:50 PM
The death toll has risen to at least 92 after the Lake Kariba ferry disaster.
- Aug 17 · 4:30 AM
Independent reports confirm the death toll has reached 84.
- Aug 17 · 12:07 AM
Rescue teams recovered 12 more bodies, bringing the total death toll to 84.
- Aug 16 · 11:31 PM
Independent media reports confirm the death toll has reached 84.
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