At least 13 people were killed on Sunday when a boat crowded with passengers sank on Thailand’s Chao Phraya river after hitting a bridge, an emergency response official said.
The accident happened near the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a popular tourist attraction, although no foreigners were believed to be among the dead.
Video footage posted by Khaosod TV showed desperate scenes as rescue workers scrambled to reach the stricken two-floor vessel, its lower deck submerged under water.
Rescuers threw ropes to help people swim to land as others gave CPR to unconscious victims on the banks of the river.
