An engine boat loaded with about 85 passengers has capsized, reportedly killing over 70 passengers.

Sources said the unlucky boat, which was conveying about 85 persons, took off from Onukwu Bridge and was heading to Nkwo market, Ogbakuba in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State before it capsized.

According to reports, only nine persons have been rescued while the remaining passengers are yet to be seen.

Although details of the incident were still unclear, unconfirmed official sources from a State Emergency Management Authority disclosed that the incident happened on Saturday morning.

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Source:Information Nigeria