Tanzania ferry disaster death toll doubles

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – At least 86 people have known to have died after a ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Officials say.

It is feared that more than 200 people may have drowned. Recovery efforts have resumed after being halted overnight.

The MV Nyerere ferry overturned near the shore between the islands of Ukora and Bugolora.

It is thought the overloaded vessel tipped over when crowds on board moved to one side as it docked.

Local media say the ferry’s official capacity was 100 people but officials say the vessel was carrying more than 400 passengers when it capsized.