ABIDJAN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 people were killed and several others remain missing after a canoe carrying villagers capsized overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday between Avikam Island and Liboli Village in the Grands-Ponts region of southern Cote d'Ivoire, a security source told Xinhua on Wednesday.
The passengers, including several women and children, were returning to their village after purchasing cassava when the canoe suddenly stopped before overturning, triggering the tragedy.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene after receiving the alert and immediately launched search and recovery operations.
Search efforts are continuing to locate those still missing. ■