Two Children Dead, Others Missing After Ferry Collides with Bridge in Deir ez-Zor

The Syrian Civil Defense announced the deaths of two children in a preliminary toll and said that more than 15 civilians had been rescued after a ferry carrying over 35 people collided with a bridge while crossing the Euphrates River in the city of Deir ez-Zor.

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In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Civil Defense said the accident occurred on Sunday evening, July 12, causing everyone on board the ferry to fall into the river.

The agency added that emergency response and disaster management teams in Deir ez-Zor are continuing search and rescue operations for those still missing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and local residents.

The final casualty toll remains unknown, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors and those still unaccounted for.