34 School Going Children Capsized In Muzaffarpu, CM Assures Assistance
In a tragic incident in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, a boat carrying 34 school-going children capsized on September 14 morning. Close to 12 children are reported to be missing after the incident and are feared to have drowned. Police has reached the spot and NDRF has been acalled to the spot. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said, "DM Muzaffarpur is investigating the incident and assured assistance to the families of the victims.
Tags: Capsize, boat accident, Muzaffarpur, UP news, school children
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Boat Accident In Nigeria’s Anambra Leaves At Least 76 Dead
In Nigeria’s Anambra, a boat carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods on October 9. Following the tragedy, central agencies rushed to carry out search and rescue missions. The incident left as many as 76 persons dead, and Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari expressed his sadness over the incident. He also directed the authorities to ensure necessary safety protocols are being followed to avoid such horrific incidents in the future… read-more
Tags: Nigeria, boat accident, Muhammadu Buhari, World news, Ogbaru
Courtesy: ANI
8 Died, 39 Rescued In China After Ferry Collapses In Southwest Zangke River
About eight individuals have died when a passenger ferry carrying 46 people collapsed on September 19 in China's Guizhou Province. The accident has left seven individuals missing. The incident occurred in China's southwest Zangke River on September 18 around 8:10 AM local time. At least 39 individuals have been rescued, with 31 of them in stable condition. The investigation of the rescue and accident operations is underway.
Tags: China, boat accident, zangke river, GUIZHOU PROVINCE
Courtesy: ANI News
Assam Boat Accident: One Dead, Around 80 Missing Including Vehicles
After a head-on collision with a ferry on Sept 8, a boat was capsized in the Brahmaputra river at Assam's Jorhat. Out of 120 passengers, one woman is reportedly found dead & several missing. Besides, the boat carrying several two-wheelers and four-wheelers, which sank. National and State Disaster Response Forces are at the site, committed to rescuing the passengers.… read-more
Tags: boat accident, Assam, Death, missing, Brahmaputra River
Courtesy: The Indian Express
At least 57 Migrants Die In Shipwreck Off Libyan Coast
As many as 57 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying African migrants capsized off Libya's coast on July 26, United States Migration official Safa Mhsehli confirmed. Almost 18 of the migrants were rescued and taken to the shore by fishermen and Libya's coastguard. At least 20 women and two children were among those who drowned. The boat left on July 25 with 75 people on board.
Tags: boat accident, Africa, MigrantLivesMatter, Migrant crisis, Migrants
Courtesy: Zee News
Over Dozens Feared Missing After Boat Sinks In Pakistan's Bajaur
As many as four people died and 17 others went missing on July 21 after a boat sunk in the Bajaur district of Pakistan's Northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Reportedly, a boat sunk in Raghagan Dam carrying 18 people. As well, a rescue boat with seven personnel also sunk in the reservoir. Another rescue boat was able to save four people who were taken to the hospital.
Tags: Disaster, Pakistan, boat accident, Death
Courtesy: The Times of India