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Hungary boat crash: The captain of a vessel arrested

Hungary boat crash :The captain of a vessel that collided with a small tour boat on the Danube, has been arrested. At least seven has been reported dead in the incident. The incident happened in Budapest.

The 64-year-old Ukrainian national was held as a suspect for the accident. The incident happened on Wednesday, during a rainstorm. The boat was carrying South Korean tourists and, sank within seven seconds after the collision happened.

Reports said that 21 people are missing and there is only a less hope to find them alive. The incident happened on the Danube where navigation is busy but generally safe. Hence this case has been found rare and a criminal investigation has been launched into the collision.

7 people has been rescued alive and were suffering from hypothermia. But reports said that they are achieving stable health. Kang Kyung-wha, South Korea’s foreign minister, is due to arrive in Budapest on Friday for a joint press conference with her Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto.

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Hungary Boat Crash

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