Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit reports the ferry was overloaded beyond its 90-person capacity when it capsized.
At least 15 people have died and dozens remain missing after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026. According to Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit, the ferry was carrying more passengers than its official capacity of 90 when the accident occurred. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to account for those still unaccounted for.
The incident highlights concerns over ferry safety and passenger limits in the region.
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