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Nearly 40 dead in Nigeria ferry disaster

Vessel capsizes in Niger River

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At least 37 people drowned after a ferry capsized on the Niger River in southwestern Nigeria, the „Cable“ portal reported.

The incident occurred in the Gbadjigbo area of Kwara state. According to preliminary data, the vessel sank due to overloading.

A search and rescue operation is underway at the scene of the incident.