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'Several dead' as Colombia boat sinks Several killed as Colombia boat sinks
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A passenger boat has sunk on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, with reports of several deaths. At least three people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, police say.
Police say dozens of people are missing after the four-deck vessel went down on the Penol reservoir near the tourist town of Guatapé, 45km (28 miles) east of the city of Medellín. Dozens of people are missing after the four-deck vessel went down on the Penol reservoir near the tourist town of Guatapé, 45km (28 miles) east of the city of Medellín on Sunday.
About 150 people are reported to have been on board.About 150 people are reported to have been on board.
A rescue operation is under way. Leisure boats quickly came to the assistance of victims.A rescue operation is under way. Leisure boats quickly came to the assistance of victims.
An air force helicopter has been sent to the area.An air force helicopter has been sent to the area.
"The situation looks serious," a local government official told AFP news agency."The situation looks serious," a local government official told AFP news agency.
Rescued passengers are being sent to a hospital in Guatapé. More than 20 people were taken to a hospital in Guatapé.
There are no details yet on why the boat sank.