NewzPolice in Zimbabwe announced that the death toll has risen to 44 following the capsizing of an overloaded ferry on Lake Kariba. The tragic incident occurred on the lake, which forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, prompting authorities to retrieve the bodies from the water.
The accident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding water transport in the region, specifically involving overloaded vessels. Law enforcement agencies confirmed the updated casualty figures on Wednesday, a day after the disaster took place.
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