Dozens feared dead in Myanmar ferry disaster
- 9 years ago
Around 50 people are feared dead after a ferry sank off Myanmar.
The boat, which had more than 200 passengers onboard, was swamped by huge waves during bad weather.
The ferry – thought to be government owned – is said to have gone down near Myebon in Rakhine state late on Friday.
Search and rescue teams are scouring the waters for survivors,helped by the navy.
The boat, which had more than 200 passengers onboard, was swamped by huge waves during bad weather.
The ferry – thought to be government owned – is said to have gone down near Myebon in Rakhine state late on Friday.
Search and rescue teams are scouring the waters for survivors,helped by the navy.