13 feared dead after kayaks strike dam
THIRTEEN people are feared dead after their kayaks hit a dam under construction in Slovenia yesterday.
A politician was reportedly among the victims. Another three were taken to hospital.
A police spokesman said the tragedy happened as the kayakers tried to cross the dam on the Sava River.
It was reported last night that five bodies have already been recovered. The remaining bodies are believed to be trapped behind the hydro plant dam, which is still under construction.
The two boats, with 14 people aboard, turned over because of strong currents close to the site of the hydro-power plant.
Email to a friend
Print this page- Scottish independence: I don’t want ‘separatism’ says Sir Tom Farmer
- Jim McColl may back Scottish independence if third option omitted
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
- Rangers takeover: CVA bid ‘on track’ as date is set for 14 June
- Craig Levein insists Scotland will recover from US thrashing
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Edinburgh
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
