At least 90 killed as overcrowded ferry sinks off Mozambique as victims tried to flee cholera outbreak

AT least 90 people have died and 26 are missing after a packed ferry sunk off the coast of Mozambique.

Rescuers are searching for survivors after the converted fishing boat – carrying about 130 people – ran into trouble as it tried to reach an island off Nampula.

AFP

So far, 94 people have been confirmed dead – with many of the victims said to be children.

Nampula’s secretary of state, Jaime Neto, said: “Because the boat was overcrowded and unsuited to carry passengers, it ended up sinking.”

More to follow.