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| Capsized narrow boat closes canal near Bath | Capsized narrow boat closes canal near Bath |
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| The Kennet and Avon Canal is to remain partially closed near Bath until at least Tuesday after a narrow boat capsized in a lock. | The Kennet and Avon Canal is to remain partially closed near Bath until at least Tuesday after a narrow boat capsized in a lock. |
| It happened at Lock 11, Abbey View Lock, at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday. | It happened at Lock 11, Abbey View Lock, at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday. |
| A spokesman for the Canal and River Trust said it had been caused by the boat getting stuck on the sill at the back of the lock as water drained out. | A spokesman for the Canal and River Trust said it had been caused by the boat getting stuck on the sill at the back of the lock as water drained out. |
| A crane required to lift the boat out will not be on site until Tuesday or Wednesday, the spokesman added. | A crane required to lift the boat out will not be on site until Tuesday or Wednesday, the spokesman added. |
| It means a 600m (650yds) stretch of canal between Bath Bottom Lock to Bath Top lock has been closed to canal traffic. | It means a 600m (650yds) stretch of canal between Bath Bottom Lock to Bath Top lock has been closed to canal traffic. |
| Nobody was injured in the incident, the spokesman said. |