Ferries arrive in Mwanza, the city close to where the MV Nyerere capsized ( Wikimedia Commons )
The MV Nyerere ferry sank on Thursday afternoon near Ukara Island, local officials said.
The ferry, which is reported to have a capacity of 100 passengers, was travelling between Bugorara and the Ukala islands, close to Mwanza, Tanzania’s second largest city.
The vessel is understood to have capsized when it was close to docking.
The Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) confirmed the incident in a statement and said rescue efforts were underway.
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