Tragedy struck on Lake Victoria in Uganda as an overloaded boat capsized, resulting in the loss of at least 20 lives, and leaving five people still missing. The incident occurred at 5 am on Wednesday, with the vessel carrying charcoal, fresh foods, and fish, according to the police.
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The cause of the accident has been attributed to overloading and adverse weather conditions. The ill-fated boat was also carrying nine passengers who were fortunate enough to be rescued from the wreckage. Police authorities are currently conducting rescue efforts to locate the missing individuals, and they are urging the public to wear life jackets and avoid overloading their vessels while travelling on waterways.
