Ferry Capsizes on Euphrates River in Syria, Two Children Dead

A ferry disaster on the Euphrates River in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province has claimed the lives of two children, with about 15 other civilians rescued. Search and rescue operations are actively underway to find any remaining missing individuals.

Raed El-Salih, Syria's Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, announced on social media that ministry teams, in coordination with the Defense Ministry, are continuing efforts to locate missing persons. He stated that specialized underwater search and rescue teams are working tirelessly in the area where the ferry sank.

Minister El-Salih confirmed that the bodies of two children have been recovered so far, and approximately 15 civilians were rescued. He extended condolences to the people of Deir ez-Zor and expressed hope for the recovery of those still missing.

Syrian Civil Defense reported on social media that their teams responded to the sinking of a ferry carrying more than 35 civilians. The incident occurred after the ferry reportedly malfunctioned and was carried away by the river's current. It collided with a temporary military floating bridge near Deir ez-Zor, causing passengers to fall into the Euphrates River.

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The bodies of two children have been recovered so far, and approximately 15 civilians were rescued. I extend my condolences to the people of Deir ez-Zor and hope that the missing persons will be found.