8 crew died after a boat capsized in Pakistan

According to Xinhua New Agency, at least eight seamen were killed after a boat carrying 40 people capsized in Sutlej river in Pakistan's eastern district of Okara on Monday.

The police in the area has stated that the incident took place when the people were crossing the river near the Malhu Sheikha area of the district. Eight bodies have been fished-out from the river while search for the others was continued.

All district administrations and rescue teams have been rushed to the area and shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital.

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