Twelve survivors of the Kariba boat disaster remain admitted to hospital as health authorities continue monitoring their condition following the tragedy on Lake Kariba.
Kariba District Medical Officer Dr Godwin Muza confirmed the hospital admissions while giving an update on the condition of people rescued following the accident.
The latest medical update comes as authorities continue dealing with the aftermath of the disaster, which occurred after a boat carrying passengers capsized on Lake Kariba.
According to earlier police information, 11 people were confirmed dead while 75 others were rescued, with emergency teams mounting rescue and recovery operations following the incident.
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Dr Muza said 12 of the survivors were still receiving medical attention, highlighting the continuing health response to the tragedy.
The accident has sent shockwaves through Kariba and beyond, with attention now focused on the condition of survivors as well as ongoing efforts by authorities to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Earlier accounts from survivors indicated that the vessel encountered difficult conditions on the lake before capsizing. Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations and recovery operations progress.
The tragedy has renewed attention on passenger safety on Lake Kariba, particularly adherence to vessel capacity limits, availability of life jackets and monitoring of weather and water conditions before boats depart.
Hurumende News Hub will continue providing updates as more official information becomes available.
