On February 28, nine further victims were confirmed dead, and the passenger ship was found.
The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) dispatched about 500 rescuers to the area.
The teams searched the deep waters for the missing individuals using diving gear and sonar.The river’s conditions were described as “complex,” with strong currents close to the riverbed and a water depth of 60 meters.
Police have detained three individuals on board the oil waste recovery vessel. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
