The Police reported that four schoolchildren are among the six people who died after a passenger ferry capsized in Kinniya, Trincomalee earlier today.
Six reported drowned and 11 others have sustained injuries after a ferry capsized in the Kuringankerni lagoon in Kinniya, Trincomalee, the Police said.
As per reports, several schoolchildren are also among the victims.
In the meantime, the injured have been admitted to the Kinniya Hospital and are currently under medical care.
The salvage divers of the Navy and the Police have launched a joint effort to rescue the missing people.
The ferry had been transporting a group of children and teachers when it capsized this morning (November 23).