Just in: Boat sinks in Zambézia – six dead,13 still missing

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Just in: Boat sinks in Zambézia – six dead,13 still missing

1:59 CAT | 08 May 2019

Image: O País

Six dead and thirteen missing is the preliminary estimate of a sinking this morning on the Zambezi River in Luabo district, Zambezia province.

The vessel was heading for Marromeu district with 19 persons . No survivors have been found so far.

The Chinde district administrator confirmed that the tragedy occurred around 8:00 a.m..

“As you know, there is no ferry crossing the Zambezi River, so the only option is the boat called ‘Baco-baço’, which is the one that sank,” the administrator said, adding that attempts to clarify the matter were ongoing.

“We have the information that, after the vessel departed, it hit a log floating in the Zambezi, breaching the hull and allowing water to enter. The boat sank, leaving many victims and people missing,” he explained.

By Jorge Marcos

Source: O País