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Lake Victoria, Tanzania ferry disaster death toll doubles

Lake Victoria, Tanzania ferry disaster death toll doubles

At least 86 people have known to have died after a ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, officials say.

It is feared that more than 200 people may have drowned. Recovery efforts have resumed after being halted overnight.

The MV Nyerere ferry overturned near the shore between the islands of Ukara and Bugolora.

Source: bbc.com