一辆拥挤的船在尼日利亚的尼日尔河上倾覆,至少杀死20人,许多人失踪。
A crowded boat capsized on Nigeria’s River Niger, killing at least 20 and leaving many missing.
星期二下午,在尼日利亚科吉州伊巴吉,一艘船在尼日尔河上翻覆,造成至少20人死亡,许多其他人失踪。
A boat capsized on the River Niger in Ibaji, Kogi State, Nigeria, on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 20 people and leaving many others missing.
这艘过于拥挤的船只从Onugwa驶往Ilushi市场,据报载有庆祝10月1日节日的乘客。
The overcrowded vessel was traveling from Onugwa to Ilushi market, reportedly carrying passengers celebrating the October 1st holiday.
只有5名幸存者被发现,官员尚未确认船上的总人数或死亡总数。
Only five survivors have been found, and officials have not confirmed the total number aboard or the full death toll.
当地领导人认为这是该地区历史上最严重的灾难, 并引述因缺乏记录而难以对受害者进行清点。
Local leaders called it the worst such disaster in the area’s history, citing difficulties in accounting for victims due to lack of records.
救援行动在继续。
Rescue operations continue.