Kariba– A District Development Fund (DDF) boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized in Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.

Rescue efforts are currently underway, though the number of casualties remains unknown at this stage .

The ZRP confirmed the incident via social media, stating: “A DDF boat with 90 people and five crew members has capsized in Lake Kariba. Rescue efforts are currently underway with more details on the situation to be released in due course” .

The DDF, now renamed the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, is a government entity responsible for infrastructure maintenance and providing affordable marine and air transport services across Zimbabwe .

Authorities have yet to release further details regarding the circumstances of the capsizing or the condition of those aboard.

This is a developing story.