Ferry capsizes in Myanmar, at least 20 dead

Apr 08, 2017 08:37 UTC

Rescue personnel from Myanmar's Fire Services Department refloat a ferry that sank in the Chindwin River in Sagaing region, October 19, 2016. (Photo by AFP)

A ferry boat capsized on Friday evening in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy delta, killing at least 20 people, police said.

According to Press TV, police officer Nay Lin Tun said more than 40 people were on board the ferry.

He said police and firefighters were attempting to rescue passengers in the Ngawun River, where the accident occurred.

The cause of the accident was being investigated. No other details were immediately available.