Thursday, July 19, 2012

Death toll rises to 38 in Tanzania ferry accident


 
Rescue team in Zanzibar
At least 24 people died after a ferry carrying 250 passengers capsized off the island of Zanzibar. (AAP) 
Floor view of the Ferry
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Officials say the death toll in a ferry accident off the coast of Tanzania has risen to 38.
A government statement on Thursday also said that more than 100 passengers are still missing, and 136 have been rescued.