Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead

Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Six people died and three others were
injured when the boat carrying them capsized in the Jeneberang
River here on Tuesday.

The accident occurred at about 1 p.m. as the boat, carrying 20
people, was making its way from Sungguminasa village in Gowa
district to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province.

A spokesman for the Gowa Police said the hull of the vessel
apparently developed a leak.

The passengers on the boat were traveling to visit relatives
for the Idul Fitri holiday, the police spokesman said.

Police identified the dead as Fatria, 9, Sikma, 5, Mira, 3,
Fatimah, 9, Sulaeman, 40, and Nurul, 50.

The three people injured in the accident are being treated at
the Bhayangkara Police Hospital. They were identified as Dahria,
Nurjana and Sukri. -- Antara