Lighter vessel capsizes in Karnaphuli
A capsized lighter vessel in the Karnaphuli river yesterday morning. Carrying 1,400 tonnes of scrap iron, the vessel hit a port buoy and overturned. All 12 crew members were rescued. Members of Navy and BGB are conducting the salvage operation. Photo: Rajib Raihan
A lighter vessel, carrying some 1,400 tonnes of scrap iron capsized in the Karnaphuli river yesterday morning.
All 12 crew members of the vessel -- Borni Prince-2 -- were rescued by staff of another lighter vessel crossing the river, said Ataul Karim, general secretary of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA).
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The vessel was loaded with 1,400 tonnes of scrap iron from a mother vessel at the outer anchorage in the bay on Tuesday evening.
After loading, the vessel reached the river bank for unloading, Ataul further said.
It mistakenly hit a port buoy and capsized at the spot, he added.
Navy and coast guard members are now trying to salvage the vessel.
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