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Several dead, many missing after boat accident in Myanmar

Several people have died and many are missing following a motorboat accident in Myanmar's Palaw township, with at least 70 passengers on board. Search efforts are ongoing to locate missing individuals after some bodies were recovered from the incident.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published October 21,2024
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Several people have died and many others are missing after a motorboat accident in Myanmar, local media reported on Monday.

The accident occurred in Palaw township in the southern Taninthayi region, according to the Eleven Media Group.

At least 70 people, including children and students, were on board the boat traveling from Kyaukkar village in Palaw township to Myeik.

Bodies of several people have been recovered while a search for missing people continues.