Bangladesh Ferry Sinks, Killing at Least 5

At least five people are dead and dozens of passengers are missing after a river ferry collided with a cargo ship and sank Sunday afternoon in Bangladesh, police said. Authorities say more than 30 people swam to shore or were pulled from the Padma river after the ferry capsized and sank about 40 kilometers northwest of the capital, Dhaka. Rescuers confirmed that at least five people, including a baby, died. The exact number of passengers was not immediately known, hampering...

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