World News
Home > World News
Death toll rises to 30 in Uganda boat accident
TIWN
TIWN
PHOTO : TIWN
Kampala, Nov 25 (TIWN / IANS) The death toll in the boat accident on Lake Victoria in Uganda has risen to 30, police said on Sunday.
Joint police and military marine teams, together with local divers, have so far rescued 27 people, Xinhua news agency quoted police as saying.
The boat was reportedly carrying over 120 passengers, beyond its capacity of 100, when it capsized on Saturday. It was travelling from KK beach in the capital city of Kampala to Mukono district.
Add your Comment
Comments (0)
More World News
- 71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan
- NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space
- Israel vows 'appropriate response' if Iran attacks its territory
- Musk confirms India visit, to meet PM Modi
- Multinationals view India as alternative manufacturing base; investments 'strong': UN