Maritime Undersecretariat On Ferry Accident In Bandirma

ANKARA - Turkey's Maritime Undersecretariat said on Monday that one person died, 89 people were rescued, and 5 others were reported missing after a ferry boat "Hayat N" sank in Marmara Sea after departing from Bandirma Port on Sunday evening.
The ferry was loaded with 73 trucks and two cars as well as passengers.
In a written statement, the Undersecretariat said there were 95 people in the ship, adding 27 of them were crew members.
The statement said 34 of those 89 injured were under treatment in hospitals.
Manmara N. Maritime Corp, the owner of the ferry, said reason of the accident could not be determined yet, notig technical works were underway.
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