Boat Capsize: Nine Dead Many Missing In Tanzania - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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January 5, 2022
The boat was heading to Panza Island from Pemba when the accident happened, where the passengers to attend a funeral at Panza.
It was learnt that only six have been rescued alive and are receiving medical attention.
Pemba regional police commander Richard Thadei Mchomvu said the cause of the accident was unknown, adding that said the boat had about 40 people but the exact number is unknown.
He explained that the captain has not been found and the weather was not bad, says the exact cause is not known because it seems the problem was not the wind.
Rescue efforts were halted on Tuesday evening and resumed on Wednesday morning.