Six missing in Siberia riverboats collision

Six missing in Siberia riverboats collision

Six people are still missing in the collision of a passenger hydrofoil and a barge on River Irtysh, Siberia, which killed at least 4 people and injured 40, the local Interior Ministry said. Authorities are investigating whether a barge captain will be charged over failing to observe right of way. A criminal case on violation of water traffic safety rules leading to the death of passengers has been opened, the ministry said. Divers are still searching the river for the missing people, the Investigative Committee said. The estimate for the number of people on board the hydrofoil at the time has been raised to 62 passengers and 4 crewmembers.