Accident in Guyana: Many dead after ferry crash

22. July 2026, 00:00

There was a boat crash in Guyana. An old ferry sank in the sea. The ship is MV Barima. It happened on Sunday night.
About 180 people were on board. The ship went from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. Helpers found 41 dead people.
Helpers saved 77 people alive. Many people are still missing. Boats, planes and divers look for them. The ship is now in the sea.
The police checks the captain. The test for cannabis was positive. A crew member also took drugs. The captain and the crew member are now in jail.
The government checks the crash. The ship was very old. It was built in 1939. Not all passengers were on the list.

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Definitions

Ferry: A ferry is a ship. It brings people and cars over the water.
Cannabis: Cannabis is a drug. It is forbidden when you steer a ship.

Locations

Guyana: Guyana is a small country in South America.
Georgetown: Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana.

Sources

ORF 21. July 2026, 20:27

Fähre vor Guyana gekentert: Zahlreiche Tote geborgen

VOL 21. July 2026, 20:20

Fähre vor Guyanas Küste gekentert: 27 Tote, 83 Vermisste

Al Jazeera 21. July 2026, 21:54

Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41

Spiegel 21. July 2026, 22:46

Guyana: Fähre mit 180 Menschen gesunken – mindestens 41 Tote

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