They said the victims were among some 50 people who were on the boat as it left the al-Tawahi district of Aden and headed towards safer areas in al-Buraiqa in the west. (Reporting by Mohammed Mukhashaf, writing by Sami Aboudi, Editing by William Maclean and Andrew Heavens)
At least 40 Yemenis killed trying to flee fighting in Aden - rescue workers
ADEN, May 6 (Reuters) - At least 40 Yemeni civilians trying to flee heavy fighting in Aden were killed on Wednesday when Houthi fighters fired shells at their boat, rescue workers and witnesses said.
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