HOIMA: MORE THAN 30PEOPLE SURVIVE DEATH ON LAKE ALBERT

By Innocent Atuganyira

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In Hoima

At least more than 30 people feared dead after their boat capsized on Lake Albert in western Uganda yesterday 20^th may2019.

The engine-powered boat was transporting football players and fans from Fofo Landing Site in Buseruka Sub-county to Runga Landing Site in Kigorobya Sub-county in Hoima District to play two separate football matches of men and women.

According to witnesses, the boat, which was loaded with more than 50 people, set off from Fofo Landing Site at about 3pm.

Mr Sadic Nyangireki, the Nyakabingo Parish youth chairperson said that the boat capsized about 300metres after taking off from Fofo landing site.

According to Nyangireki, who is also a businessman at Fofo Landing Site, the cause of the accident could have been overloading.

He however added that a strong wind started blowing up waters shortly after the boat set off.

“The coxswain attempted to return to the landing site when the winds started blowing but the boat capsized instantly,” he said.

The footballers and fans that set off amid joy, singing and drumming were plunged into panic when the boat was being blown by winds moments before the accident, witnesses said.

According to Ms Amia Jane, the survivor, the boat had a hole that was letting in water.

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