11 dead, 30 passengers on overloaded boat in Andaman Sea near Myanmar's southern coast.
An overloaded boat sank in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar's southern coast, resulting in 11 confirmed deaths. The vessel, carrying around 30 passengers, mostly students returning to Myeik city, sank due to overloading and a late departure. Local rescue teams are searching for additional missing individuals. Boat accidents are frequent in Myanmar, attributed to overcrowding and inadequate safety regulations.
October 21, 2024
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