2021 Madagascar shipwreck
| Date | 20 December 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Madagascar, Indian Ocean |
| Deaths | 85 |
| Missing | 3 |
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.