Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore, with 3 dead and one missing – reports
A tragic incident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy has claimed the lives of at least three people after strong winds overtuned and sank a boat.
The boat capsized on Sunday evening between the towns of Sesto Calende and Arona, as stated by Italian media. One person remains missing.
The fire service of Italy confirmed that five of the 19 who were rescued have been transported to the hospital. Though unverified, Italian media outlets suggest that the passengers on the boat were British, Italian and Israeli tourists. An Italian news source said the boat was carrying around 25 people who were celebrating a birthday when a storm emerged over the lake, intensifying into a “small hurricane”. Shortly after, the boat overturned and sank.
Although everyone on board ended up in the water, many passengers were able to swim to safety or were rescued by other boats. Rescue divers and a helicopter were deployed to assits in the seach efforts at the southern en of the lake, while multiple ambulances and an air ambulance were present at the scene.
