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26 killed in Uganda boat capsize AFP © Provided by New Straits Times Locals help victims following the incident. - Pic source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/ KAMPALA: At least 26 people died when their boat sank on Lake Albert, which marks the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ugandan officials told AFP on Friday. The boat was carrying passengers between two Ugandan locations in the lake's northeast on Wednesday when it "hit a strong wind" and "went under water", local official Ashraf Oromo said. "The boat had over 50 people on board, 26 bodies have be...

Boat capsizes in Lake Albert, killing 26: Ugandan official 295 KAMPALA, Dec 26, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – At least 26 people died when their boat sank on Lake Albert, which marks the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ugandan officials told AFP on Friday. The boat was carrying passengers between two Ugandan locations in the lake’s northeast on Wednesday when it “hit a strong wind” and “went under water”, local official Ashraf Oromo said. “The boat had over 50 people on board, 26 bodies have been recovered, 21 people were rescued,” Oromo said. “A search is ong...

Twenty-one people rescued after sinking in high winds, with official saying no more survivors expected

A boat accident on Lake Albert on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has left at least 26 people dead.

At least 26 dead in Uganda Lake Albert boat capsize Sun Online Desk 26th December, 2020 10:13:03 A boat capsize on Lake Albert on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has left at least 26 people dead. A "strong wind" caused the vessel to go under water, a local official told AFP news agency. Dozens of people were on board and at least 21 people were rescued, Ashraf Oromo said. A marine officer said poor safety and fast-changing weather meant accidents were common on the lake. The boat was travelling between two locations on the Ugandan side on Wednesday when strong winds...