Aug 13, 2026

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'People were in trouble, bodies were floating in the water', says Zimbabwe boat tragedy

The accident took place in the Kariba Lake. There were about 95 people on this boat. According to the police, the boat had a seating capacity of 90 passengers and five crew members. The boat used to ferry people between the North city of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps. It overturned due to being hit by strong waves. Lake Kariba is located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is more than 300 km northeast of the capital, Harare.

local MP Mutsa gave what information?

eyewitness narrates the inside story of the accident

He said, 'People were in trouble. Bodies were floating in the water. This scene was very sad. Those who could have been saved were saved. However, a bad weather caused a slight delay in the help. It took time to reach the boat. Unfortunately, people lost their lives. About 60 people have been rescued, Kanhema said. The bodies are expected to be taken to Kariba. Police have said that more information will be given in due course."


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