Ferry Sinks in Myanmar Leaving at Least 6 People Dead, 6 Missing

At least six people have been killed and another six remain unaccounted for after a ferry capsized on the Chindwin River in Myanmar, media reported Monday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The private vessel YazarTun had 65 passengers on board when it sank on Sunday, according to China’s Xinhua News Agency.

A total of 53 people have been rescued. Search and rescue operations for 6 missing people continue, according to the news agency.

The cause of the tragedy is unknown yet.