KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 181 passengers managed to swim to safety while 23 others remained missing today after an express boat capsized in the Rajang River near Belaga, an interior town in central Sarawak.
Belaga OCPD, DSP Bakar Sebau, Tuesday said those who managed to save themselves were now sheltering at two longhouses not far from the site of the incident, which was about 40-minute express boat journey from Belaga town.
"We are still continuing with our search for those who are still missing," he said when contacted from here.
He said the incident occurred between 8.30am and 9.00am today after the express boat, Bakun Mas Express Boat, developed engine problem after hitting wood debris in the river.
Bernama earlier learnt Tuesday that the express boat, "Bakun Mas Express Boat" was from Bakun, in the upper part of the river and had passed Belaga bazaar at around 8am.
-- BERNAMA
Belaga OCPD, DSP Bakar Sebau, Tuesday said those who managed to save themselves were now sheltering at two longhouses not far from the site of the incident, which was about 40-minute express boat journey from Belaga town.
"We are still continuing with our search for those who are still missing," he said when contacted from here.
He said the incident occurred between 8.30am and 9.00am today after the express boat, Bakun Mas Express Boat, developed engine problem after hitting wood debris in the river.
Bernama earlier learnt Tuesday that the express boat, "Bakun Mas Express Boat" was from Bakun, in the upper part of the river and had passed Belaga bazaar at around 8am.
-- BERNAMA
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