2021 Madagascar shipwreck

On 20 December 2021, a cargo ship illegally carrying 130 passengers sank off the northeast coast of Madagascar. A hole in the hull caused the engine room to flood, leaving the vessel vulnerable to wave action. At least 85 people died during the accident. Quotes “The vessel, a cargo ship that was not authorized to transport people, was overloaded and water flooded the engine. Searches are under way to locate the other passengers. Three boats have been sent to search. I am very tired – I am having to shoulder the grief of the entire community.This kind of tragedy is very rare, Since I couldn’t fight the waves, I knew I wouldn’t make it to dry land. Yet I was very close. I arrived within 500 meters, but the waves sent me back because I was getting tired. External link Category:Madagascar