Kariba ferry disaster death toll climbs to 93 in Zimbabwe

Recovery operations are ongoing after the nation’s deadliest transport disaster, which has left more than 100 people dead and dozens injured. Emergency crews, including firefighters, medical personnel, and military units, have been working around the clock to retrieve bodies, treat the wounded, and secure the crash site. The incident, which occurred on a major highway near the capital, involved a passenger bus that collided with a freight truck under hazardous weather conditions, prompting a large‑scale response from local authorities and international aid organizations.

Officials have opened a formal investigation to determine the precise causes of the collision and to assess any systemic safety failures. While the search for survivors has concluded, teams continue to clear debris and provide support to families of the victims. The government has pledged financial assistance for those affected and announced plans to review transport regulations in an effort to prevent a recurrence of such a catastrophic event.