At least 9 people died after collision of ships on Volga River in Russia

  12 June 2018    Read: 2008
At least 9 people died after collision of ships on Volga River in Russia

At least nine people died on Monday night after a catamaran collided with a cargo barge on Volga River in Russia, Xinhua reported citing local news.

According to the latest information, five people were rescued, nine people were confirmed dead in the collision, RIA Novosti news agency quoted local emergency service as saying.

A total of 16 people were on board the catamaran. All people on the catamaran are Russian citizens, said the local emergency service.

Rescue operation is underway. Investigators are also working at the scene, it reported.


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