Reports from eastern Nepal say a boat carrying over sixty people has capsized in Koshi river on Friday afternoon.
According to reports, a boat on its way to Sri Lanka tappu of Sunsari district from Raja Bas in the same district capsized in the swollen Koshi river at around 3 p. m. today.
Most of the people aboard the ill-fated boat are said to be missing.
Police said a group of security personnel had already left to the area but added that they did not have details.
Details are still awaited.
nepalnews.com by June 30 06
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