At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan's River Nile
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan's River Nile
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At least 21 people died after a passenger boat capsized on the River Nile in northern Sudan's River Nile state on Wednesday evening. The boat, carrying nearly 30 passengers between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, sank due to high waves in the Shendi area. Rescue teams are continuing search efforts for additional bodies, with six survivors reported. The Sudan Doctors Network attributed the accident to weak regulation of river transport and a lack of safety measures on privately owned boats. They urged authorities to improve river transport safety to prevent future tragedies. The accident highlights the fragility of river transport in Sudan, where traditional boats are commonly used due to a scarcity of bridges, exacerbated by the country's ongoing conflict and strained resources.
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AI-ExtractedSix people had survived.
The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carrying nearly 30 passengers.
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan.
Eyewitnesses said the boat capsized due to high waves on Wednesday evening in the Shendi area.
Weak regulation of river transport may have contributed to the tragedy.
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