Ferry capsizes in Sri Lanka; at least 6 dead

Twelve people have been rescued and the search for others continues, navy spokesperson Capt. Indika de Silva said. It wasn't immediately clear how many people were on board the ferry or what caused it to overturn.

Four children were among the dead, according to a police officer and a hospital worker who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to talk to the media.

The ferry was traveling from Kurinchakeni to the town of Kinniya along Sri Lanka's eastern coast, the navy spokesperson said.