At least 20 people have died and five are missing after an overloaded boat capsized in the Ugandan waters of Lake Victoria.
Police said the vessel was carrying charcoal, fresh foods and fish when the accident happened at 5am (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
Survivors say there were strong winds on Lake Victoria and the boat quickly started taking on water.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.
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Police said the vessel was carrying charcoal, fresh foods and fish when the accident happened at 5am (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
Survivors say there were strong winds on Lake Victoria and the boat quickly started taking on water.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.
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