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29 Dead in Nigeria Boat Accident Due to Overloading

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At least 29 people have died in a boat accident in Nigeria. 80 people were on board a boat on its way across a river in the state of Niger when it sank, according to rescue workers.

"The cause is attributed to overloading and collision with a tree stump", it says in a government statement.

Accidents are common on Nigeria's heavily trafficked rivers, usually caused by overloaded boats, poor maintenance or failure to follow safety regulations.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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