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5 Dead, 20 Missing As Mourners’ Boat Overturns
By Benjamin Abioye
At least five people have lost their lives, and 20 others are missing after two boats crashed and sank in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The accident happened on Monday evening when the boats, carrying passengers returning from a burial, collided.
Eyewitnesses reported that many of the passengers were not wearing life jackets when the incident occurred, making the situation worse.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed the tragedy. The command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, stated that six injured survivors had been rescued and are receiving treatment at a hospital in Warri.
“This is a tragic accident, and we are working with marine units and local divers to locate the missing passengers,” Bright said.
A resident, Emmanuel Okoro, described the terrifying moment of the crash. “People were screaming for help. Some managed to swim to shore, but many others disappeared beneath the water,” he said.
Rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities and local volunteers continue searching for those missing.
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