{"id":105920,"date":"2024-06-02T10:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T07:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=105920"},"modified":"2024-06-02T10:31:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T07:31:06","slug":"boat-accident-leaves-20-dead-including-children-in-afghanistans-nangarhar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/afghanistan\/105920-boat-accident-leaves-20-dead-including-children-in-afghanistans-nangarhar\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Accident Leaves 20 Dead, Including Children, in Afghanistan\u2019s Nangarhar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least 20 people, including children, tragically lost their lives when a boat capsized during a river crossing in Afghanistan&#8217;s Nangarhar province, Al Jazeera reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vessel, carrying approximately 25 individuals, overturned in the Basawul area of Momand Dara district around 7 AM local time on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cause of the boat accident is currently under investigation, the source mentioned, adding that search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with medical teams and ambulances deployed to the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadly, this incident is the latest in a series of deadly floods that have ravaged different parts of Afghanistan in recent weeks, claiming hundreds of lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of bridges has forced many residents to rely on makeshift boats for transportation, putting them at great risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least 20 people, including children, tragically lost their lives when a boat capsized during a river crossing in Afghanistan&#8217;s Nangarhar province, Al Jazeera reported. 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