Two Children Die in Ferry Collision on Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor

A local ferry carrying over 35 people struck a bridge on the Euphrates River in eastern Syria, killing two children and leaving several missing.

• The Syrian Civil Defense confirmed that two children died when the ferry hit a bridge in Deir ez-Zor.
• The Civil Defense said the ferry carried more than 35 passengers, all of whom fell into the water.
• Rescue teams recovered over 15 survivors and continue searching for the missing with the Defense Ministry and residents.