International Desk : At least 20 people have been killed after a boat capsizing in Ugandan waters on Lake Victoria on Wednesday, said police officials.

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The Uganda police said on Twitter "So far 20 people have been confirmed dead, and nine (9) rescued."

The boat was carrying charcoal, fresh food and fish when the accident occurred around 5:00 am. The cause of (the) accident is attributed to overloading and bad weather.

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Africa's largest lake has witnessed many boat disasters, with the accidents often blamed on overcrowding and poor weather.

Thirty-two people died in November 2018 after a pleasure boat sank on Lake Victoria during bad weather, with Uganda police saying the vessel had more than 90 revellers on board.

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In September that year, hundreds died when the MV Nyerere passenger ferry sank on the Tanzanian side of Lake Victoria.

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