Two boat accidents took place on Lake Victoria yesterday evening and this morning. Although the exact times of the accidents were not specified, detailed information is available.
In the first incident, a boat was traveling from Kasi islands to Katosi in Mukono district. On board were an unidentified woman, a man, and a load of foodstuff. Unfortunately, the boat capsized due to overloading and the unfavorable weather conditions. Tragically, the woman drowned, while the man was fortunate to be rescued by fishmongers.
The second incident involved a transport boat that was en route from Kiseba islands to Katosi in Mukono. The boat was carrying 11 people and a cargo consisting of 100 bags of charcoal, 40 bags of silver fish, and personal belongings. The boat capsized between Jana and Kimmi. Fortunately, six individuals were rescued by another transport boat, but five people are still missing. The police marines have initiated an active search and rescue operation in the waters to locate the missing individuals, whether they are alive or deceased.
The primary causes of both accidents have been determined to be overloading and adverse weather conditions.
