A boat carrying approximately 70 passengers sank in Brazil's Amazon region, resulting in at least seven deaths, including a child and a young woman, according to local authorities.
Rescue efforts have saved at least 25 people, but dozens remain missing. The vessel was travelling overnight from Santarém to Vitória do Xingu in the state of Pará.
Police are investigating the cause of the sinking and whether the boat was overloaded beyond its capacity. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for river transport in the remote region.
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