Kabul [Afghanistan], June 1 (ANI): As many as 20 people have died after a boat capsized in Afghanistan's Nangarhar on Saturday, Khaama Press reported, citing Taliban's local officials.

According to the Taliban, five passengers of the boat have been rescued. Taliban-appointed governor's office said that the bodies of five victims have been recovered so far, according to Khaama Press report.

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The boat was carrying 25 people, including women and children. The deceased include women and children. In a statement, the Taliban-appointed governor's media office stated that this "generator boat" sank around 7:30 am (local time) on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the Basal area of Mohmand Dara district in Nangarhar. So far, officials found the bodies of five people and a search is being conducted for the remaining bodies, Khaama Press reported.

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According to the statement, the emergency aid teams from the Taliban-led Ministry of Health and other officials have been dispatched to the site of the incident to search for the victims' bodies. (ANI)

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