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Zimbabwe boat disaster death toll reaches 94
He passed away on the evening of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in a ferry overturn accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The ferry was carrying about 180 passengers, which is double its permitted capacity, leading to the death toll rising to 94. This is the deadliest incident in the country's history, surpassing the fatal accident in 1991 that resulted in 89 casualties. The disaster occurred after the ferry collided with strong waves while heading from Kariba to a rural area on the lake's shore. The ferry was designed to carry only 90 people but significantly exceeded its capacity. This incident is considered one of the worst maritime disasters in Zimbabwe's history.
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