Tanzania ferry capsize: Death toll rises to over 130, President orders arrests
World | September 22, 2018 7:03 ISTThe ferry MV Nyerere capsized just a few metres from the dock of Ukerewe, the lake's biggest island, which is part of Tanzania.
The ferry MV Nyerere capsized just a few metres from the dock of Ukerewe, the lake's biggest island, which is part of Tanzania.
There is no report of anyone getting injured.
At least 50 people have been reportedly seriously injured in the accident.
Eight injured persons were rescued by NDRF personnel.
"We pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured at the Midnapore rally today. The government is giving all help for medical treatment," Banerjee wrote on her Twitter handle.
The prime minister also spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and said that the state government was monitoring the situation closely.
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A cascade of glass, metal and other material crashed onto the ground floor when part of the mezzanine level gave way.
In a tragic incident, an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Bomikhal area of Bhubaneswar on Thursday killing two people and at least 10 people injured
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