At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea on the way to Malaysia, according to the United Nations.

DHAKA, Bangladesh — At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea on the way to Malaysia, according to the United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies.

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While details remained sketchy, Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesperson Lt. Com. Sabbir Alam Suzan told The Associated Press on Wednesday that nine people, including three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9. Suzan said the Bangladesh flag carrier M.T. Meghna Pride rescued the nine people when the crew found them floating at sea after the capsize.

When the boat sank and the status of any search Wednesday were unclear.