Death toll rises in Iraq ferry sinking
(VOVWORLD) - An overloaded ferry carrying 100 people celebrating the Kurdish New Year capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday, killing 72 people.
An overloaded ferry carrying 100 people celebrating the Kurdish New Year capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul on March 21, 2019, killing 72 people (Photo: Reuters) |
The death toll may rise, according to a local official, because several women and children were last seen struggling to swim against a strong current. 12 people were saved and the rescue effort is ongoing.