# Zimbabwe ferry accident: At least 15 dead after boat capsizes on Lake Kariba

https://mins.news/en/video/19931

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-12 08:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfpdUaHtQSw

> At least 15 people died when a ferry overturned on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. Local media said the vessel had 90 passengers and five crew members aboard as it travelled between Kariba town and islands in the lake on Tuesday. Strong waves caused the boat to capsize. Search and rescue teams are continuing to look for several missing passengers, including children.

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