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Dozens missing after Russian boat sinks on Volga Dozens missing after Russian boat sinks on Volga
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More than 80 people are missing after a passenger boat sank on the Volga River in Russia, officials say. More than 90 people are missing after a passenger boat sank on the Volga River in Russia, officials say.
They say one person was confirmed dead and 84 people rescued after the boat sank in the republic of Tatarstan, about 750km (450 miles) east of Moscow.They say one person was confirmed dead and 84 people rescued after the boat sank in the republic of Tatarstan, about 750km (450 miles) east of Moscow.
More than 170 passengers and crew were believed to be on the Bulgaria, which was sailing from the town of Bulgar to the regional capital, Kazan. More than 180 passengers and crew were believed to be on the Bulgaria, which was sailing from the town of Bulgar to the regional capital, Kazan.
The cause of the accident is not clear. A rescue operation is continuing.The cause of the accident is not clear. A rescue operation is continuing.
The boat sank several kilometres from the shore near the village of Sukeyevo, Russia's emergencies ministry says.The boat sank several kilometres from the shore near the village of Sukeyevo, Russia's emergencies ministry says.
A passing vessel is reported to have rescued dozens of passengers.A passing vessel is reported to have rescued dozens of passengers.
The Bulgaria is believed to be owned by a local tourism company.The Bulgaria is believed to be owned by a local tourism company.
The Volga, a wide river, is popular with cruise boast at this time of the year, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Moscow says. The vessel was built 55 years ago, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Moscow.
Our correspondent says the vessel was built 55 years ago. The Volga, a wide river, is popular with cruise boats at this time of the year, adds our correspondent.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is under way.An investigation into the cause of the accident is under way.