A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 others missing, according to Zimbabwean authorities. Multiple outlets report that rescue teams search the lake for survivors after the vessel overturns in choppy or turbulent waters.

Reports cite overcrowding as a key factor. Al Jazeera and other outlets say the ferry carried more than its capacity of about 90 people, with some figures varying by source: one outlet says the ferry had about 95 passengers and crew, while another reports more than 114 people onboard. Survivors described chaos and people struggling to save themselves. Some outlets also report that around 60 to 77 people are rescued and taken to shore, depending on the timing of the report.

There are differing accounts of the final death toll. While several sources initially state at least 15 dead and 27 missing, Euronews and The Zimbabwean cite a higher figure reported by police, with Euronews saying the death toll reaches 46. Despite these variations, all accounts agree the disaster involves an overloaded passenger ferry serving communities and fishing routes on Lake Kariba, where villagers rely on boat transport.