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Maamigili ferry passengers say everyone is safe

A ferry has sunk en route to Maamigili from Malé. Maldives National Defence Force Information Officer Adnan Mohamed told Sun Online that all passengers had time to put on life jackets, and no news had been received yet of anyone having been harmed. The boat sank near Kaafu Vaadhoo Resort. The incident was reported to MNDF at 5:45 a.m. Adnan said that the number of passengers onboard remains unclear. Police said that other vessels in the area are being alerted on the incident, and rescue efforts are under way by police and MNDF.

10:44

A total of 81 passengers have arrived in Malé. This includes 55 Maldivians, 19 foreign workers, four Germans, two Indians, and one Sri Lankan.

09:56

Police say the child who is in serious condition has arrived in Malé and been taken to IGMH.

09:48

Those taken to Malé include five tourists including two Germans and a Sri Lankan. 12 foreigners who were also onboard the ferry have arrived in Malé.

09:29

Some passengers say everyone was rescued, as they had time to put on life jackets when the boat started sinking.

09:17

A child who is in poor condition is being taken to Malé on a sea ambulance.

09:11

The passengers are arriving in Malé at Thin Ruh Park area and Coast Guard Building area. A total of 35 people including 11 children who were in poor condition have arrived at Thin Ruh Park area. Those rescued also include tourists.

09:01

Some of those recued are being taken to Malé.

08:43

Coast Guard has rescued 84 people. MNDF said that the ferry sank six miles off Guraidhoo, and the total number of passengers remains unclear.

08:39

Police: “No information has been received to indicate that anyone onboard ADH Ferry is missing. Search efforts are ongoing.”

ADH Feryy in Dhathurukuri evves meehaku gellifaivaakamuge Mauloomaath adhi libifaeh nuvey. Meehun Hoadhumuge Masakkaiy dhanee kuriah
— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) 15 september 2015

08:27

Maamigili Council President Junaid Ibrahim says the ferry was carrying about 150 people, and police have not confirmed if everyone has been rescued.

08:04

Police said that those taken onboard other vessels would be taken to Adaaran Club Rannalhi Resort.

07:53

Over 60 people including women and children have been taken onboard a vessel.