Lusaka, Zambia, Nov 26: A passenger boat capsized
on Lake Mweru on Zambia's Northern border with Congo, killing
at least 26 people, officials said today.
The boat was sailing in rough weather when the
accident occurred on Monday afternoon, police spokeswoman
Brenda Muntemba said.
Police said the 36-capacity boat was loaded with 51
passengers and their luggage.
Eleven people survived and were treated at a rural
health center in nearby Nchelenge, a town about 600
Kms North of the capital, Lusaka. Fourteen people were
still missing on Wednesday.
Rescue efforts were delayed because the incident was
only reported to authorities in Nchelenge on Tuesday,
officials said.
Army divers were dispatched to the scene to search
for survivors and recover bodies.
Bureau Report
