Friday, August 17, 2007

Egypt Wedding Boat Sinks in Nile

A boat carrying hundreds of celebrating wedding guests has sunk in the River Nile south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The vessel, which was moored in the town of Beni Suef, tilted and went down as people sang and danced. Man were rescued after jumping into the Nile. Dozens of others were not immediately accounted for but police later said they thought all were safe. At least six people were injured and taken to the hospital.

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