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2011 July 11   13:48

Death toll in cruise ship accident up to 42

As of now, rescuers have brought to the surface 42 bodies of passengers died in the Bulgaria river boat accident, including three children, RIA Novosti reports.

Earlier reports said the accident occurred on July 10 near the village of Syukeevo of Kama-Ust'insky region of the Republic of Tatarstan, when the Bulgaria, a double-decked passenger boat of displacement of 774 tons sank with 199 people on board. The ship owner is Kama River Shipping Company" (Perm). The MV Bulgaria was en route Kazan - Bulgaria - Kazan.  79 people have reportedly been saved, including 56 passengers and 23 crew members.

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