21 killed, 47 missing in Myanmar boat capsize

At least 21 people were killed and 47 went missing, including 30 women, when a double-decker boat capsized in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, officials said on Saturday.

The boat 'Aung Dakun-3', with about 214 passengers on board, capsized in Myay Pone township while heading from Kyaukphyu harbour to Sittway late on Friday night, Xinhua news agency reported.

Of those on board, 167 passengers have been rescued so far, officials said.

The accident happened after the boat hit a big rock.

A search operation is continuing to locate the missing people.