Boat Carrying 95 People Capsizes on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe Police Confirm
Zimbabwe police report a boat carrying 95 people capsized on Lake Kariba. Rescue efforts are underway, with further details expected later.
Zimbabwe's national police have confirmed that a boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday. The announcement was made via the police service's official social media channel, with rescue operations already in motion.
A police spokesperson declined to provide additional details at this stage, stating that more information would be released to the public at a later time. The spokesperson did not specify the cause of the incident or the current condition of those aboard.
Lake Kariba, one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, sits on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and is a common route for both transport and fishing activities. The scale of the rescue effort and the number of people involved suggest a significant emergency response is currently underway.
Authorities have urged the public to await official updates as the situation develops. Further statements from the police are expected as rescue teams continue their work on the lake.