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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police

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The death toll from a ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe has risen to 68, according to police reports. The incident occurred after the vessel, which was authorized to carry a maximum of 90 passengers, was found to be significantly overloaded at the time of the accident.

Authorities confirmed that the ferry was carrying 114 adults and five crew members, in addition to an unspecified number of children. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing remains ongoing.

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