Garment factory ferry overturns in Hmawbi: one dead, over 30 injured

A ferry vehicle carrying garment factory workers overturned in Hmawbi, resulting in one death and more than 30 injuries, according to eyewitnesses.

The incident occurred on the evening of October 7, near the bus stop at Thandabin Village, on Pyay Road in Hmawbi Township, Yangon Region.

"It happened right in front of my eyes. The vehicle hit a power pole, then crashed into a fence in front of a nearby house. Power lines were falling, almost hitting us, so we had to run," said one eyewitness.

A woman was reported to have died in the accident, with over 30 others sustaining injuries, including one woman in critical condition.

"One person died last night. There's one critically injured, and over 30 others with minor injuries. Many social welfare vehicles arrived to assist," another eyewitness added.

The overturned vehicle was a Hyundai model, and following the accident, officials from the Myanmar Fire Services Department, as well as members from several social welfare organizations transported the injured to Hmawbi Township People’s Hospital.