Tragedy struck off the northern coast of Mozambique as a ferry boat capsized, resulting in the loss of at least 94 lives, including children, with 26 individuals still missing. The vessel, identified as an overloaded fishing boat, was not authorized to transport passengers, as confirmed by Lourenco Machado, an administrator of the country's Maritime Transport Institute (INTRASMAR).
The incident occurred during the transportation of 130 individuals from Lunga in Nampula province to Mozambique Island. Reports suggest that the boat was struck by a tidal wave, leading to its capsizing. Distressingly, the passengers were reportedly fleeing a cholera outbreak, seeking safety from the epidemic.
