Ship explodes and Sinks in Lake Nyasa killing Tanzanian Man, Malawian Lady and Mozambican Child
A Ferry carrying 45 people explodes and Sinks in Lake Nyasa, within Ruvuma Region, killing Tanzanian Man, Malawian Lady and Mozambican Child
Black News 
A Ferry has exploded in flames in Lake Nyasa before sinking and killing three people.
Three persons, a Malawian, a Mozambican and a Tanzanian have perished in Lake Nyasa following the sinking of the long-distance water ferry, which is known as MV Chambo.
The Vessel had reportedly exploded in flames before sinking on the Tanzanian side of Lake Malawi.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, the 11th of October 2026 in part of Lake Nyasa, also known as Lake Malawi which falls on the Tanzanian side of Ruvuma Region.
The Nyasa District Commissioner, Peresi Magiri confirmed the incident, explaining further that the ship was traveling from Tanzania heading to Mozambique when it exploded in flames at around 4.30 am, East African Time.
The MV Chambo ship was carrying nearly 45 passengers and so far, 40 people who were onboard have been rescued.
However, three other passengers who have been described as to be of different nationalities, including a Tanzanian, a Malawian and Mozambican have been confirmed dead from the incident.
It is only the Tanzanian victim, a male, who have been identified.
The deceased is the late Yuston Chatanda.
The Malawian victim is said to be a woman, who is yet to be identified.
Meanwhile the other dead person is a young girl of Mozambique nationality who was traveling back home when disaster struck.
Already the government of Mozambique has dispatched a boat to take home the body of the girl who died in the ship accident.
“We are still communicating with authorities in Malawi for the transport arrangements of the deceased lady.
Previously, there were claims that two people who could have been on the ship have gone missing, but this is yet to be officially confirmed.
On the other hand, the vessel was reportedly also carrying over 10 tons of unnamed cargo onboard. The entire consignment was however destroyed.
We are yet to find out who owned the ship and whether it was in perfect sailing condition.
The cause of the accident is still to be revealed.
