13 Children Die In Boat Accident In Russia

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Thirteen children have died following a storm in Russia’s Lake Syamozero after the boats they were in was caught up in a storm.

An adult who accompanied the children who were on Holiday also died as rescuers raced to the Lake in helicopters as some survivors were said to have swam ashore.

The boating group is thought to have contained between 49 to 51 people and reports indicate that authorities have arrested three people on suspicions of violating safety rules