The MV Barima, carrying 116 passengers and crew, capsized late Saturday night near Iron Punt in the Pomeroon River while en route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. A distress signal triggered an immediate emergency response, with Guyana's Defence Force, Coast Guard and private vessels joining the search. Prime Minister Mark Phillips is personally overseeing the operation. 


Guyana ferry capsizes with 116 aboard, 53 rescued as search continues

At least 15 Indian tourists have died after a tourist boat carrying holidaymakers capsized near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. The vessel was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as Vietnamese authorities investigate the cause of the accident. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi has confirmed the incident, established emergency helplines, and is coordinating closely with local authorities to assist affected families.


Vietnam Boat Tragedy Kills 15 Indians; Boat Captain Under Probe

Three French tourists die after their boat capsizes off Oman's Muscat coast, with two others injured in the Gulf of Oman tragedy.


Oman Boat Tragedy: Three Killed as Vessel Carrying 25 Tourists Overturns Near Muscat

<p>At least 16 people including school children died when a boat capsized in a lake in the Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday (January 18). The death toll in the tragedy that took place at&nbsp;Vadodara city's Harni Motnath Lake is likely to rise., while the state authorities&nbsp;continued with the rescue effort.&nbsp;Gujarat State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken serious note of the tragedy and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.</p>

<p>According to Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel,&nbsp;10 people have been rescued so far.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has also taken cognizance of the incident and has announced a compensation of Rs 200,000 (about USD 2400) to the next of kin of the&nbsp;deceased and Rs 50,000 (USD 600) for those injured.</p>

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<p>According to media reports,&nbsp;the boat was carrying 27 students and some teachers when the tragedy struck.</p>

<p>Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of Indian National Congress said the incident was 'heart-wrenching'. He appealed the state authorities to expedite steps to provide relief.</p>

<p>"The news of the death of many students, including teachers, due to the boat capsizing in Vadodara, Gujarat is extremely heart-wrenching. Many students are still reported missing in this accident. The Gujarat government and administration are requested to expedite the relief and rescue operations and make every possible effort to save the lives of the students. In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and express our deepest condolences," Kharge said in a post on X made in Hindi.</p>

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<p>Ranjanaben Dhananjay Bhatt, the Member of Parliament from Vadodara vowed action against those responsible.</p>

<p>"The NDRF team is carrying out the rescue operation. The children have been taken to different hospitals. Strict action will be taken in this matter," she said.</p>

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At least 16 people including school children died when a boat capsized in a lake in the Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday (January 18). The death toll in the tragedy that took place at Vadodara city's Harni Motnath Lake is likely to rise.

At least 16 people including school children died when a boat capsized in a lake in the Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday (January 18). The death toll in the tragedy that took place at Vadodara city's Harni Motnath Lake is likely to rise., while the state authorities continued with the rescue effort. Gujarat State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken serious note of the tragedy and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. According to Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel, 10 people have been rescued so far. Gujarat | State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel says, "This is a very sad incident. Condolences to the families of those who have died. Action will be taken against those responsible for this incident. 10 people have been rescued. The government has taken the incident very… pic.twitter.com/tsSwlTyMy5 — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2024 × The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has also taken cognizance of the incident and has announced a compensation of Rs 200,000 (about USD 2400) to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 (USD 600) for those injured. Distressed by the loss of lives due to a boat capsizing at the Harni lake in Vadodara. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 18, 2024 × According to media reports, the boat was carrying 27 students and some teachers when the tragedy struck. Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of Indian National Congress said the incident was 'heart-wrenching'. He appealed the state authorities to expedite steps to provide relief. "The news of the death of many students, including teachers, due to the boat capsizing in Vadodara, Gujarat is extremely heart-wrenching. Many students are still reported missing in this accident. The Gujarat government and administration are requested to expedite the relief and rescue operations and make every possible effort to save the lives of the students. In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and express our deepest condolences," Kharge said in a post on X made in Hindi. गुजरात के वडोदरा में नाँव पलटने से, शिक्षकों समेत कई छात्रों की मृत्यु का समाचार बेहद हृदयविदारक है। इस हादसे में अभी भी कई छात्रों की लापता होने की खबर है। गुजरात सरकार और प्रशासन से आग्रह है कि राहत और बचाव कार्य में तेज़ी लाकर, हर संभव प्रयास से छात्रों की जान बचायें। दुःख… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) January 18, 2024 × Ranjanaben Dhananjay Bhatt, the Member of Parliament from Vadodara vowed action against those responsible. "The NDRF team is carrying out the rescue operation. The children have been taken to different hospitals. Strict action will be taken in this matter," she said. (More to follow as fresh details emerge)

Vadodara boat tragedy: Death toll at 16, rescue efforts on in India's Gujarat

<p>Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires. Trees were uprooted and factories and shopping malls were forced to shut. Typhoon Doksuri is the second-strongest to hit Fujian province in southwestern China since Typhoon Meranti in 2016. Chinese state media said that the latest typhoon has resulted in closure of schools, businesses and evacuation of workers from offshore oil and gas fields.</p>

<p>More than 724,600 people have been affected due to Typhoon Doksuri, said CCTV. The state news outlet said that 124,000 people were evacuated and resettled. The news report said that the storm caused direct economic losses of 52.27 million yuan (USD 7.30 million.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Typhoon Doksuri sweeps Fujian in China, uproot trees &amp; create violent showers</strong></p>

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<p>In the port city of Quanzhou, which is in Fujian province, 39 people reportedly suffered minor injuries. The lashing from the typhoon resulted in 500,000 homes losing power.</p>

<p>The media or the government, through their official channels did not immediately have information on fatalities.</p>

<p>Doksuri's wind speed was clocked at 137 kph (85 mph) as of 1 p.m (0500 GMT), according to the National Meteorological Center.</p>

<p>Hourly rainfall in Xiamen, Quanzhou and Putian exceeded 50 mm (2.165 inches), according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).</p>

<p>"The whole of Xiamen didn't go to work this morning," a local resident, surnamed Zhuang, said.</p>

<p>"There are no cars on the roads, and factories and shopping malls are closed. Guess people are scared after Meranti."</p>

<h2><strong>Mishap in the Philippines</strong></h2>

<p>Typhoon Doksuri lashed the Philippines before hitting China. Strong winds caused a passenger boat to capsize in Laguna lake near the capital Manila. the coast guard said that 26 people had been killed but according to CNN, the death was at 39.</p>

<p>The boat was overloaded and 70 passengers were travelling at the time of the mishap. The maximum capacity of the boat was 42.</p>

<p>People standing on the shore watched in horror as rescuers in boats searched for victims in the murky water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video footage of the frantic rescue operation shared by the coast guard shows a man standing on the hull of the boat lying on its side, shouting, "There are so many people here", as small outrigger boats circled trying to help. Forty people survived.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires.

Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern China on Friday (July 28) and unleashed heavy rains and violent gusts of wind. The lashing affected power lines and sparked fires. Trees were uprooted and factories and shopping malls were forced to shut. Typhoon Doksuri is the second-strongest to hit Fujian province in southwestern China since Typhoon Meranti in 2016. Chinese state media said that the latest typhoon has resulted in closure of schools, businesses and evacuation of workers from offshore oil and gas fields. More than 724,600 people have been affected due to Typhoon Doksuri, said CCTV. The state news outlet said that 124,000 people were evacuated and resettled. The news report said that the storm caused direct economic losses of 52.27 million yuan (USD 7.30 million. Watch | Typhoon Doksuri sweeps Fujian in China, uproot trees & create violent showers × In the port city of Quanzhou, which is in Fujian province, 39 people reportedly suffered minor injuries. The lashing from the typhoon resulted in 500,000 homes losing power. The media or the government, through their official channels did not immediately have information on fatalities. Doksuri's wind speed was clocked at 137 kph (85 mph) as of 1 p.m (0500 GMT), according to the National Meteorological Center. Hourly rainfall in Xiamen, Quanzhou and Putian exceeded 50 mm (2.165 inches), according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA). "The whole of Xiamen didn't go to work this morning," a local resident, surnamed Zhuang, said. "There are no cars on the roads, and factories and shopping malls are closed. Guess people are scared after Meranti." Mishap in the Philippines Typhoon Doksuri lashed the Philippines before hitting China. Strong winds caused a passenger boat to capsize in Laguna lake near the capital Manila. the coast guard said that 26 people had been killed but according to CNN, the death was at 39. The boat was overloaded and 70 passengers were travelling at the time of the mishap. The maximum capacity of the boat was 42. People standing on the shore watched in horror as rescuers in boats searched for victims in the murky water. Video footage of the frantic rescue operation shared by the coast guard shows a man standing on the hull of the boat lying on its side, shouting, "There are so many people here", as small outrigger boats circled trying to help. Forty people survived. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Typhoon Doksuri lashes China, boat tragedy in Philippines kills 39

According to family sources, Usman Siddique, one of the 12 Pakistanis who survived the catastrophe, landed at his hometown of Kaleki village on the outskirts of Gujrat on Friday. He has visited with several individuals whose loved ones died in the disaster after his return.

Survivor of Greece boat tragedy returns home

<p>A right-wing Greek parliamentarian was expelled from the party of former prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, seeking a second term at polls next weekend, for racist remarks after the mass drowning of migrants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Greek coastguard was continuing its search for survivors of the sinking of a boat carrying migrants that killed at least 78 people overnight Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hopes of finding survivors are fading "by the minute," according to officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The coastguard has so far rescued 104 people from the boat which rescuers said was carrying "hundreds" of migrants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While condemning the "tragic" loss of life, including "children", Spilios Kriketos, a lawmaker in Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party, said Thursday that Greece "cannot tolerate more migrants", in an interview on the Kontra YouTube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He then accused migrants of stealing.</p>

<p>On Friday, ND said it had expelled him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Opinions such as those expressed by Spilios Kriketos have no place in our party," the party said in a statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Statements of hate and racism are not part of the party's values."</p>

<p>Kriketos is running in the June 25 legislative elections which follow Mitsotakis's first place finish in May's polls which nonetheless left him without a clear parliamentary majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The main leftist opposition party Syriza on Friday called the remarks "racist" and called on the ND to expel Kriketos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former conservative government of Mitsotakis, in power for four years from 2019 to 2023 and credited with winning the May 25 elections, has followed a strict immigration policy and emphasised "security" and border lockdowns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Greek media and NGOs have repeatedly accused Greece of carrying out "illegal" expulsions of migrants in the Aegean Sea, a charge rejected by the previous government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"New Democracy implemented a strict but fair immigration policy, keeping the borders but protecting human life and saving thousands of people who were in danger at sea," the party said.&nbsp;</p>

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A right-wing Greek parliamentarian was expelled from the party of former prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, seeking a second term at polls next weekend, for racist remarks after the mass drowning of migrants.

A right-wing Greek parliamentarian was expelled from the party of former prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, seeking a second term at polls next weekend, for racist remarks after the mass drowning of migrants. The Greek coastguard was continuing its search for survivors of the sinking of a boat carrying migrants that killed at least 78 people overnight Tuesday. Hopes of finding survivors are fading "by the minute," according to officials. The coastguard has so far rescued 104 people from the boat which rescuers said was carrying "hundreds" of migrants. While condemning the "tragic" loss of life, including "children", Spilios Kriketos, a lawmaker in Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party, said Thursday that Greece "cannot tolerate more migrants", in an interview on the Kontra YouTube channel. He then accused migrants of stealing. On Friday, ND said it had expelled him. "Opinions such as those expressed by Spilios Kriketos have no place in our party," the party said in a statement. "Statements of hate and racism are not part of the party's values." Kriketos is running in the June 25 legislative elections which follow Mitsotakis's first place finish in May's polls which nonetheless left him without a clear parliamentary majority. The main leftist opposition party Syriza on Friday called the remarks "racist" and called on the ND to expel Kriketos. The former conservative government of Mitsotakis, in power for four years from 2019 to 2023 and credited with winning the May 25 elections, has followed a strict immigration policy and emphasised "security" and border lockdowns. Greek media and NGOs have repeatedly accused Greece of carrying out "illegal" expulsions of migrants in the Aegean Sea, a charge rejected by the previous government. "New Democracy implemented a strict but fair immigration policy, keeping the borders but protecting human life and saving thousands of people who were in danger at sea," the party said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Greek MP expelled from ex-PM Mitsotakis' party over shipwreck comments

Greece has declared three days of mourning over a migrant boat sinking in the Ionian Sea feared to have claimed hundreds of lives. The Greek coastguard has so far recovered 79 bodies and rescued over 100, but survivors are claiming that up to 750 people were on board.

Greece declares three days' mourning over migrant boat tragedy

<p>The boat tragedy in southern Indian state of Kerala made news everywhere. But it has caused profound grief for Kunnummal Saithalavi, who lost 11 members of&nbsp;his family in the accident. Twenty-two people lost lives in the boat tragedy. This means half of those dead were relatives of Kunnummal Saithalavi.</p>

<p>The family members had gone to Thooval Theeram, a tourist attraction in Kerala's Malappuram district where the boat tragedy took place. As the news of the boat accident began doing the rounds, Kunnummal Saithalavi tried calling the family members on their mobile phones.</p>

<p>"I tried them on three different mobile phones they used [but got no response]," he said, as quoted by BBC.</p>

<p>Kunnummal Saithalavi and his brother Kunnummal Siraj stay with their family and their mother in Puthankadappuram, a few kilometres away&nbsp;from the site of the tragedy.</p>

<p>The family decided to visit Thooval Theeram as Saithalavi's sister had come visiting. The family also invited his adopted brother Kunnumal Jabir and his family along with their neighbour Ashifa and her two children. The group now comprised 19 people.</p>

<p>"I warned them not to take the boat ride as I was sure boating at that time would not be safe," he told BBC.</p>

<p>Neighbour of his family&nbsp;Ashifa was quoted by BBC as saying that when the group decided to head back home, the boat operator started offering huge discounts on ticket prices and even free tickets for children.</p>

<p>"It was an attractive offer," said Ashifa.</p>

<p>"We accepted it but I changed my mind because of safety concerns."</p>

<p>There were reportedly 50 people on the boat, almost double of&nbsp;its capacity when it overturned. The operator of the boat did not have permission to take the boat into the water after dark.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-doctors-protest-after-22-year-old-doctor-is-stabbed-to-death-by-patient-591131">India: Patient stabs to death 22-year-old female medic in Kerala, doctors protest</a></strong></p>

<p>After the boat overturned and Saithalavi couldn't reach his relatives' mobile phones, he rushed to the site close to the water and took a boat docked there to reach the exact location of the tragedy. Saithalavi jumped into the water and even pulled up a body, only to realise it was his niece.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only four persons in the family from the group that had gone to Thooval Theeram came back.</p>

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The boat tragedy in southern Indian state of Kerala made news everywhere. But it has caused profound grief for Kunnummal Saithalavi, who lost 11 members of his family in the accident. Twenty-two people lost lives in the boat tragedy. This means half of those dead were relatives of Kunnummal Saithalavi. The family members had gone to Thooval Theeram, a tourist attraction in Kerala's Malappuram district where the boat tragedy took place. As the news of the boat accident began doing the rounds, Kunnummal Saithalavi tried calling the family members on their mobile phones. "I tried them on three different mobile phones they used [but got no response]," he said, as quoted by BBC. Kunnummal Saithalavi and his brother Kunnummal Siraj stay with their family and their mother in Puthankadappuram, a few kilometres away from the site of the tragedy. The family decided to visit Thooval Theeram as Saithalavi's sister had come visiting. The family also invited his adopted brother Kunnumal Jabir and his family along with their neighbour Ashifa and her two children. The group now comprised 19 people. "I warned them not to take the boat ride as I was sure boating at that time would not be safe," he told BBC. Neighbour of his family Ashifa was quoted by BBC as saying that when the group decided to head back home, the boat operator started offering huge discounts on ticket prices and even free tickets for children. "It was an attractive offer," said Ashifa. "We accepted it but I changed my mind because of safety concerns." There were reportedly 50 people on the boat, almost double of its capacity when it overturned. The operator of the boat did not have permission to take the boat into the water after dark. Also Read | India: Patient stabs to death 22-year-old female medic in Kerala, doctors protest After the boat overturned and Saithalavi couldn't reach his relatives' mobile phones, he rushed to the site close to the water and took a boat docked there to reach the exact location of the tragedy. Saithalavi jumped into the water and even pulled up a body, only to realise it was his niece. Only four persons in the family from the group that had gone to Thooval Theeram came back. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Kerala boat tragedy: This man lost 11 members of his family, just four returned

<p>An overloaded boat capsized in a river in northwest Nigeria, killing 15 children while 25 others are reported missing, according to a local official quoted by AFP. The children were travelling from Dundeji village in Sokoto State on Tuesday to collect firewood on the other side of Shagari River, Aliyu Abubakar, local administrator of Shagari district, said.</p>

<p>"We woke up to a tragedy yesterday morning, where a boat carrying children capsized mid-river," Abubakar told AFP.</p>

<p>"Fifteen bodies, 13 girls and two boys, were recovered by local rescue teams and buried in the village," said the official, who supervised the rescue operation.</p>

<p>In Nigeria, river accidents are a common occurrence. These incidents are often caused by overloading, poor maintenance, heavy flooding in the rainy season and disregard for regulations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Divers have been trying to search for more children on the river since late on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I'll only pray for the repose of those who lost their lives and may Allah give their parents the fortitude to bear the loss because whoever loses his loved one has no other choice," Mohammed Yello Abubakar, a relative of a missing child and boatman on the Shagari river, said.</p>

<p>Last year, in the month of April, 29 children from nearby Gidan Magana village in Sokoto drowned in the same river after their boat capsized. These children were also on their way to fetch firewood for their families.</p>

<p>Then in December last year, rains caused massive flooding. Seventy-six people lost their lives when their boat sank in a swollen river. This tragedy took place in southeast Anambra State.</p>

<p>May 2021 saw one of the country's worst river disasters. Only 20 people were rescued and more than 150 went missing when a boat transporting people to market broke apart while travelling between Kebbi and Niger states.</p>

<p>Nigeria's waterways authority has tried to ban night-time sailing on rivers to stop accidents, and overloading vessels is a criminal offence, but skippers and crews often flout the rules.</p>

<p>River transport and market trade are common in Nigeria, where roads are often in poor condition. The Niger, West Africa's main river flowing through Guinea to Nigeria's Niger Delta, is a key local trade route.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An overloaded boat capsized in a river in northwest Nigeria, killing 15 children while 25 others are reported missing, according to a local official quoted by AFP.

An overloaded boat capsized in a river in northwest Nigeria, killing 15 children while 25 others are reported missing, according to a local official quoted by AFP. The children were travelling from Dundeji village in Sokoto State on Tuesday to collect firewood on the other side of Shagari River, Aliyu Abubakar, local administrator of Shagari district, said. "We woke up to a tragedy yesterday morning, where a boat carrying children capsized mid-river," Abubakar told AFP. "Fifteen bodies, 13 girls and two boys, were recovered by local rescue teams and buried in the village," said the official, who supervised the rescue operation. In Nigeria, river accidents are a common occurrence. These incidents are often caused by overloading, poor maintenance, heavy flooding in the rainy season and disregard for regulations. Divers have been trying to search for more children on the river since late on Tuesday. "I'll only pray for the repose of those who lost their lives and may Allah give their parents the fortitude to bear the loss because whoever loses his loved one has no other choice," Mohammed Yello Abubakar, a relative of a missing child and boatman on the Shagari river, said. Last year, in the month of April, 29 children from nearby Gidan Magana village in Sokoto drowned in the same river after their boat capsized. These children were also on their way to fetch firewood for their families. Then in December last year, rains caused massive flooding. Seventy-six people lost their lives when their boat sank in a swollen river. This tragedy took place in southeast Anambra State. May 2021 saw one of the country's worst river disasters. Only 20 people were rescued and more than 150 went missing when a boat transporting people to market broke apart while travelling between Kebbi and Niger states. Nigeria's waterways authority has tried to ban night-time sailing on rivers to stop accidents, and overloading vessels is a criminal offence, but skippers and crews often flout the rules. River transport and market trade are common in Nigeria, where roads are often in poor condition. The Niger, West Africa's main river flowing through Guinea to Nigeria's Niger Delta, is a key local trade route. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Nigeria: 15 children drown as boat capsizes, 25 others missing

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<p>Nigerian authorities have recovered the bodies of more than 70 people after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern state of Kebbi on Wednesday, a state spokesman said.</p>

<p>"Seventy-six corpses have so far been recovered, while 22 (people) were rescued, divers are still looking for more bodies," Abubakar Dakingari, spokesman for the Kebbi state governor, said on Friday.</p>

<p>The wooden boat was ferrying between 100 and 200 people, according to wide-ranging estimates from authorities and locals.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nigerian authorities have recovered the bodies of more than 70 people after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern state of Kebbi on Wednesday, a state spokesman said.

Nigerian authorities have recovered the bodies of more than 70 people after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern state of Kebbi on Wednesday, a state spokesman said. "Seventy-six corpses have so far been recovered, while 22 (people) were rescued, divers are still looking for more bodies," Abubakar Dakingari, spokesman for the Kebbi state governor, said on Friday. The wooden boat was ferrying between 100 and 200 people, according to wide-ranging estimates from authorities and locals. (With inputs from agencies)

Nigeria: 70 dead after boat capsizes

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