A river ferry capsized after being hit by a cargo vessel in central Bangladesh on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. Officials said least 48 bodies have been recovered.

The ferry was carrying up to 140 passengers. Inspector Zihad Mia, who is overseeing the rescue operation, told the AP that officials have yet to determine how many people are still missing.

"We don't have a clear picture about how many were exactly in the ferry when it sank," Mia said. "But I think many have survived."

Regional police official Bidhan Tripura told Reuters that at least 50 passengers have been rescued. He also said that police have arrested the captain and crew of the cargo vessel that struck the ferry.

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