Three children among four killed in Syria ferry accident

Four people were killed after a ferry capsized in the Euphrates River in the eastern part of Syria's Deir ez-Zor province, Report informs, citing SANA.

The Syrian Civil Defense Service said the victims were three children and a young man.

One rescuer was also injured during the operation due to the strong current in the Euphrates River.

The incident occurred on July 12. More than 35 passengers were on board the ferry.