200 missing in Zanzibar boat accident

12 people have been confirmed dead, 18 have been rescued  while 200 are missing after a boat, Christianed Mv Skagit owned by Seagull company that was sailing from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar capsized in the Indian Ocean.

The boat is estimated to have been carrying over 250 passengers. The cause of the accident is still unknown but it is supected that the boat capsized due to strong winds.

The rescue operation continues.

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