At least 11 killed and 8 missing after passenger ferry sinks as divers, rescue boats and helicopter search for survivors

AT least 11 people have died and eight people are missing after a ferry sank. The vessel was carrying 82 passengers from the island of Marajo to Belem, Brazil, when it began to flood with water. Jam PressRescue crews are searching for the eight people missing[/caption] Jam PressSome 63 people were rescued while 11 sadly died[/caption] Rescue crews rushed to the scene and managed to save 63 people. But at least 11 were killed and eight people are missing following the incident on Thursday. Divers, at least nine vessels, and a helicopter took part in the search for the missing, which lasted until nightfall. Authorities in Para said the boat was not authorised to perform intercity passenger transport services and had departed from a clandestine port. More world news TAKEN DOWN Watch as top Russian General is captured bloody & bruised by Ukrainian forces UP & ASTRAY I got stuck on gas balloon for 2 days and floated 200 miles after stupid error Video footage seen here filmed by a passenger shows the moment when water started to enter the boat. A second video shows survivors in the murky river grasping onto the sinking vessel. The Brazilian Navy has said it will investigate the wreck. The ill-fated ferry was en route from the locality of Camara to the riverside city of Belem when it sunk near the island of Cotijuba at around 9.30am. Most read in The Sun IN RESPECT All the cancellations or closures after the Queen died - from shops to football ROYAL TITLES New titles for Harry and Meghan's kids confirmed after death of the Queen CLASS ACTION Will schools close? Major update as nation mourns the Queen MARK OF RESPECT Harry & Meg's touching tribute to Queen as Royals make sweet gesture online new era Here's what happens to coins and notes with Queen Elizabeth's face on HARRY'S PAIN Harry holds his head as he travels to Balmoral after learning of Queen's death The boat – named Santa Lourdes – belonged to the company M. Souza Navegacao, which had already been reported for operating without authorisation, it’s reported. The man responsible for the vessel has been identified as Marcos de Souza Oliveira. Investigators said he had survived the sinking but had gone on the run and had not yet been found. The Department of Health of Belem is reportedly providing care to the survivors. The search for the missing resumed today.