Probe launched into Hartbeespoort Dam boat tragedy
Three people have drowned & another burned to death after a party boat caught fire.
JOHANNESBURG - Police say an investigation is now underway into the Hartebeespoort Dam boat tragedy, with at least four people dead.
Three women drowned and a fourth burned to death when a so-called party boat caught fire on Saturday.
Emergency services estimate about 200 people were onboard the boat at the time of the incident.
The police’s Pelonomi Makau says: “There is a possibility that more bodies could be recovered, as the search continues. The cause of the fire is still unknown at this stage and the investigation continues.”
Police say it's possible that more bodies could be recovered following the incident.
Earlier pics...Party boat that caught alight on Hartbeespoort Dam @StanfromIBF #BoatFire pic.twitter.com/RmJqr8xBzV
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 19, 2016
Reports of 4 fatalities after fire on party boat on Hartbeespoort Dam https://t.co/W0yMSiLbPV #BoatFire @StanfromIBF pic.twitter.com/EaUaOz6fsT
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 19, 2016
Party boat that caught alight on Hartbeespoort Dam a short while ago. @StanfromIBF pic.twitter.com/7zjmzVgv0B
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 19, 2016
