ISLAMABAD (AP) — A minimum of 20 individuals were eliminated when a boat sank while crossing a river in eastern Afghanistan Saturday early morning, a Taliban authorities stated.
Quraishi Badlon, provincial director of the info and culture department in Nangarhar province, stated that the boat sank while crossing a river in Mohmand Dara district, eliminating 20 individuals consisting of ladies and kids.
Badlon stated that the boat was bring 25 individuals, , according to town citizens, of whom 5 made it through.
Up until now 5 bodies have actually been recovered consisting of a guy, a lady, 2 young boys and a lady, stated the Nangarhar health department in a declaration. It included that a medical group and ambulances were sent out to the location.
The authorities didn’t supply information on the reason for the mishap and stated that rescuers are still looking for other bodies.
Citizens of the location often utilize in your area made boats to take a trip in between towns and regional markets.