7 dead, 19 missing in boat accident

A boat with 33 passengers mostly South Koreans, capsizes on Danube River in Hungary’s capital Budapest killing seven people. EPA

HUNGARY – State media reported at least seven people have died and 19 were missing after a boat capsized on Danube River in Hungary’s capital Budapest.

A news agency said 33 people, mostly tourists from South Korea, were on the boat when it was hit by another vessel while moored.

The incident occurred at about 22:00 local time (20:00 GMT) on Wednesday.

The boat that sank was identified as the “Hableany,” or Mermaid.

South Korea said the government planned to send a team of officials to Hungary. (BBC)

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