Iraq ferry sinking: 'More than 70 dead' in Tigris river - BBC News

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Passengers were reportedly en route to a tourist island in Mosul amid Kurdish new year celebrations.
Most of the passengers on board could not swim, the head of Mosul's civil defence agency said. Reports suggest nearly 200 people were on board.

The ferry was said to be heading towards a tourist island as part of new year celebrations.

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has ordered an investigation "to determine responsibilities".


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