At least two people have died after a boat carrying more than 20 passengers, including tourists, sank in strong winds on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, local media say. The boat was 16m (52ft) long and had been hired by tourists, he said on Facebook. According to news site La Repubblica, the boat had been carrying 25 people who were celebrating a birthday when it capsized and sank soon afterwards. Lake Maggiore - on the south side of the Alps - is shared by Italy and Switzerland, and is a popular destination for tourists. The area has seen poor weather over the last day, with Italy's meteorological service issuing thunderstorm warnings.

Source: Daily Sun May 29, 2023 13:03 UTC