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Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater
Source: BBC News
At least 76 people have been reported dead after a boat accident in Nigeria's south-eastern state of Anambra.
The boat, which was carrying at least 80 people, capsized on Friday in the Ogbaru area in Anambra state.
Local media reports say those aboard the boat were heading to the Nkwo market in Ogbakuba before it capsized.
Boat accidents are relatively common in Nigeria, although most are blamed on overloading or poor safety measures.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63194379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
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I read the link............these folks are having trouble burying their loved ones, because there is no dry land.
