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Mozambique Vessel Fire Claims Three Lives
Three people died after a passenger vessel burned in Mozambique's Niassa province, destroying the Chambo with 43 aboard.
In brief
Three people died after a passenger vessel burned in Mozambique's Niassa province, destroying the Chambo with 43 aboard. A fire destroyed Mozambique's Chambo vessel near Lake Niassa, killing three people including a child, elderly woman, and young man. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Mozambique vessel fire
Three people died after a passenger vessel burned in Mozambique's Niassa province, destroying the Chambo with 43 aboard.
Fire occurred at 05 PM
The fire destroyed the vessel at around 05 PM Sunday just minutes after departure from Mbamba Bay for Metangula.
Three victims identified
Among the dead: a child, an elderly woman, and a young man during rescue operations.
Investigation underway
A technical commission will work with Tanzanian authorities to determine the fire's cause and rescue procedures.
The key point
A fire destroyed Mozambique's Chambo vessel near Lake Niassa, killing three people including a child, elderly woman, and young man.
