About 30 Missing After Canoe Capsizes in Western Uganda
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- •A canoe carrying about 35 passengers capsized on the Nguse River in western Uganda in late April 2026.
- •Ugandan police and local rescue teams report that around 20 to 23 people are feared dead from the accident.
- •Search and recovery operations on the Nguse River have continued into May 1, 2026, with several people still missing.
- •The accident occurred in a rural part of western Uganda where river transport is widely used by local communities.
- •Initial reports from Ugandan authorities point to possible overloading of the canoe as a factor in the capsize.
- •The incident has drawn in local police, community volunteers, and emergency responders to assist with the search.
- •Some survivors were rescued shortly after the canoe overturned, but exact survivor numbers have not been publicly confirmed.
- •The Nguse River accident follows previous deadly boat incidents on Ugandan lakes and rivers in recent years.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Ugandan authorities confirm a high death toll and clear evidence of overloading on the Nguse River canoe Local officials may tighten rules on passenger limits and safety gear for small boats, affecting daily travel for river communities.
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Primary Sources (5)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalOuganda : une trentaine de disparus, après un naufrage, selon la policeAFRICAAfricanewsDozens still missing in Uganda river boat accident as search resumesAFRICAAfricanewsAt least 20 people feared dead after boat capsizes on Uganda's Nguse riverAFRICAAllAfrica - TopUganda: 23 Feared Dead in River Nguse Boat Accident