Nigeria boat accident leaves five dead, 20 missing

Nigeria boat accident leaves five dead, 20 missing

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At least five people were killed and 20 others are missing after a speedboat struck a submerged log and capsized in Nigeria’s southern state of Delta, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.

The incident happened on Friday in the remote Gbaramatu Kingdom of the state’s Warri South-West district.

Emergency responders are still conducting a search and rescue operation to find the 20 missing people. Six survivors are receiving treatment at a local hospital.

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