Wednesday, May 22, 2013

At least 5 dies as boat capsizes at Lake Tana 

Worku Belachew 

Addis Ababa- A boat heading for Delgi boarding 100 individuals including a one and half year old baby drowned as Fasileses (Name of the boat) capsized Monday evening.

The baby survives with no harm while her father and mother died due to the accident.

According to local police officer, Master sergeant Tilahun Sisay, four men and a lady died soon after the accident and another 16 have sustained serious and minor injuries.  

More than 80 people rescued with efforts from nearby residents.

The cause of the accident is under investigation. But, some estimated that the boat  Fasiledes, which  belonged to the state owned Lake Transport Enterprise, was said to be not in a good form, although officials said they were still not certain why it tipped over.

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