Ferry collision with bridge in Deir ez-Zor leaves two children dead

On the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2026, a ferry carrying over 35 people collided with a bridge on the Euphrates River near Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria. The accident caused numerous passengers to fall into the water. According to the Syrian Civil Defense, two children have been confirmed dead. Rescue operations are currently underway to locate the remaining missing passengers. Authorities reported that approximately half of the 35 individuals on board have been successfully rescued. The specific circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation. No official cause for the vessel's impact with the bridge structure has been determined yet.