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Several killed as Colombia boat sinks Several killed as Colombia boat sinks
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At least three people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, police say.At least three people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, 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 on Sunday. Dozens of people are missing after the four-deck vessel went down near the tourist town of Guatapé, 45km (28 miles) east of Medellín on Sunday.
About 150 people are reported to have been on board. There were about 150 people board. The boat sank in less than five minutes, eyewitness Juan Quiroz told the BBC.
A rescue operation is under way. Leisure boats quickly came to the assistance of victims. Leisure boats quickly came to the rescue, hauling victims from the water and the top deck of the vessel.
An air force helicopter has been sent to the area. An air force helicopter has been sent to the area to assess the situation.
"The situation looks serious," a local government official told AFP news agency."The situation looks serious," a local government official told AFP news agency.
More than 20 people were taken 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.There are no details yet on why the boat sank.