Kwara boat disaster
2023 capsizing in Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 12 June 2023, a vessel capsized and split in two in the Niger River near Pategi, Kwara State, Nigeria. The boat was carrying attendees of a wedding, who came initially on motorcycles, but were stranded due to heavy rain. At least 108 people have been confirmed dead.[2] Dozens are missing.[1]
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Date | 12 June 2023 |
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Location | Niger River, near Pategi, Kwara State, Nigeria |
Type | Shipwreck |
Cause | Capsizing |
Deaths | 106+[1] |
Missing | Dozens[1] |
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