Dhaka, Dec. 24 (BNA) – At least 30 passengers were killed and many injured in a massive fire that engulfed a ferry on the southern Suganda River, Bangladesh fire services said.
The fire broke out around 3 a.m. Friday on MV Avijan-10 off the coast of Jhalokati district, according to the Associated Press.
Firefighting officer Fadel Al-Haq said rescuers have so far recovered 30 bodies and rescued 72 injured passengers. He said the rescue mission is continuing and the number of casualties is likely to rise.
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