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Tragic As Boat Capsized In Uganda ~ Eberechy's Blog

Many feared dead as boat capsized in Uganda 


Marine officials and fishermen in
search of victims.


Many feared dead as boat conveying a soccer team capsized on Uganda Lake Albert on Sunday May 19, 2019.

According to authorities, more than 15 people have lost their lives in the accident which occurred as a result of a thunderstorm, shortly after the the take off at about 300 metres from Fofo landing site in Hoima district

Meanwhile, more than 35 people have been rescued.

The local club team and their fans were travelling to a match at neighbouring Runga district when they met the ocean mishap at Lake Albert.

Rescuers were still searching for victims as death toll may rise while survivors have been taken to nearby hospitals in the district for treatments, authorities said.


Relatives of victims at the scene
In search of their loved ones at Lake Albert.






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