A tragic accident occurred near Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as a boat capsized on a lagoon during a Methodist church outing for Easter, resulting in the death of twelve children and teenagers. The incident took place on the return journey when the canoe's engine failed, leading to the vessel overturning. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, suspecting the boat may have been overloaded.
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