KARACHI: A boat carrying ten people capsized in the sea near Manora Karachi after colliding with a vessel close to China Port officials said on Sunday.
According to authorities six of the ten people onboard were rescued shortly after the incident, while search and rescue operations remain under way to locate the remaining four missing persons. Rescue teams including marine units were deployed to the area immediately after the accident was reported.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow over the incident and directed relevant departments to accelerate rescue efforts. He emphasized that saving human lives must be the top priority and instructed the Deputy Commissioner Keamari to rush his team to the site to personally supervise the ongoing operation.
Following the incident the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the accident. PMSA officials stated that all possible factors are being examined including crew negligence, poor visibility, and strong winds that may have contributed to the collision.
Authorities said further details would be shared once the investigation is completed. Meanwhile, rescue teams continue to comb the surrounding waters in hopes of locating the missing individuals.
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