Water accident
Details
Event title
Cameroon - 20 killed after boat capsize in Cameroon
Source
Severity
Mid
Event date (UTC)
2024-11-29 14:37:12
Last update (UTC)
2024-11-29 14:37:13
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Darak Island, Département du Logone-et-Chari, Région de l'Extrême-Nord
At least 20 people were killed after a boat capsized in Cameroon’s Far North region, according to witnesses and security sources.
The boat capsized Thursday as it was transporting passengers from Darak island in the Logone-et-Chari division of region, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the witnesses.
Local media reported that more casualties are expected, as rescuers search for more victims.
Security sources said that a formal investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the accident.
As an investigation is underway, further details are awaited.
Boat accidents are common in the region often caused by overloading, faulty operations and severe weather.