Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.
A boat carrying at least 20 people has overturned on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy.Italy's fire service saidRescue divers and a helicopter have been scrambled to help with the search at the lake's southern end off Lisanza.
According to news site La Repubblica, the boat had been carrying 22 tourists who were celebrating a birthday when it capsized in bad weather on Sunday evening. Everyone onboard went into the water but the 19 people who are safe swam ashore, other Italian media outlets reported.Top Stories
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