A passenger ferry thought to have carried more than 130 people has capsized off Guyana, according to the BBC. Sixty-seven people have been rescued, leaving fears that many remain unaccounted for.
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Key facts
- A passenger ferry capsized off Guyana, according to the BBC.
- The vessel is thought to have had more than 130 people on board.
- Sixty-seven people have been rescued.
- Scores of people are feared dead.
A passenger ferry has capsized off Guyana, with scores of people feared dead, according to the BBC.
The vessel is thought to have had more than 130 people on board at the time of the incident.
Sixty-seven people have been rescued so far, the BBC reported.
With rescue numbers accounting for only around half of those believed to have been aboard, fears remain for the many people still unaccounted for.
No further details on the cause of the capsizing, the exact location, or the condition of survivors were available in the initial report.
Why it matters
Ferries are a vital form of transport in many coastal and river communities, and disasters like this can cause significant loss of life. The gap between the number of people believed aboard and those rescued underlines the potential scale of this tragedy.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were on the Guyana ferry?
The ferry is thought to have had more than 130 people on board, according to the BBC.
How many people have been rescued?
Sixty-seven people have been rescued, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Al Jazeera: Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.
- At least 41 dead after ferry capsizes off Guyana
BBC World: An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.
- At least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana
BBC World: An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.
- Scores feared dead after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana
BBC World: Sixty-seven people have been rescued but the ferry is thought to have had more than 130 people on board.