At least 15 people have died after a boat sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, officials confirmed overnight.
Search and rescue operations are continuing on the vast lake, which borders Zimbabwe and Zambia, as authorities work to determine the full extent of the tragedy.
The exact circumstances leading to the vessel's sinking remain unclear, with local reports suggesting the incident occurred late on Tuesday.
Emergency services were deployed to the scene immediately following reports of the incident.
Emergency Services Respond
Emergency services, including police and local divers, were deployed to the scene immediately following reports of the incident. Efforts are focused on recovering bodies and searching for any potential survivors across the wide expanse of the lake.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the type of vessel involved or the number of passengers it was carrying at the time of the accident.
Navigating Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba, one of Africa's largest man-made lakes, is a busy waterway used for fishing, tourism, and transportation between communities along its shores. Its substantial size and depth mean that boat accidents, though not frequent, can be particularly dangerous.
An investigation into the cause of the capsizing is expected to begin once all immediate rescue efforts conclude and the full impact of the disaster becomes clear.
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