A devastating boat accident in Sudan’s River Nile state has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, with rescue teams continuing to search for more bodies.
The boat, carrying nearly 30 passengers, including women, elderly people, and children, sank on Wednesday evening in the Shendi area due to high waves.
The Sudan Doctors Network reported that six people survived the tragedy, and authorities have recovered 21 bodies so far.
The medical group is urging authorities to deploy specialized rescue teams and equipment to accelerate search efforts and ensure river transport safety.
Dr. Mohamed Faisal Hassan, the network’s spokesperson, attributed the tragedy to weak regulation of river transport, with many privately-owned boats operating on the Nile lacking proper safety measures.
