Dozens Dead, 2 Children Confirmed Killed as Ferry Sinks in Syria; Turkey Sends Help

Dozens Dead, 2 Children Confirmed Killed as Ferry Sinks in Syria; Turkey Sends Help

A ferry carrying civilians capsized in the Euphrates River near Deir ez-Zor, killing dozens of people including women and children, as Turkey steps in to assist with search and rescue operations.

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A ferry carrying civilians, including women and children, sank in the Euphrates River near Deir ez-Zor early Sunday morning after colliding with a temporary floating military bridge [194114]. The impact threw passengers into the water, and the Syrian Civil Defense confirmed that two children died, while rescue teams saved 15 passengers [194114]. Search operations are ongoing for missing individuals, and authorities have not yet released the total number of people on board [194114].

Turkey has expressed its condolences and offered support following the deadly accident [194446]. Ankara confirmed it is assisting with search and rescue efforts in the area, according to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry [194446]. The ministry did not provide a specific death toll, but local reports indicate that dozens of people, including women and children, died when the overcrowded vessel capsized [194446]. Turkey, which shares a border with Syria, emphasized solidarity with the Syrian people during the tragedy [194446].

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