Seven Confirmed Dead, Five Still Missing in Boating Accident
Sevnica, 4 July - Police have confirmed that seven people are dead and five are still missing after Thursday's boating tragedy on the Sava River in eastern Slovenia. Two people were rescued and taken to hospital, police spokesperson Pavel Perc told the press on Friday morning.
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The chief of the Civil Rescue and Protection Agency Miran Bogataj (second from right) speaks to the press about the ongoing rescue operation after Thursday' boating accident.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA
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Prime Minister Janez Jansa visited the scene of the accident late last night.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA
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Prime Minister Janez Jansa (middle) and Interior Minister Dragutin Mate (left) visited the scene of the accident late last night.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA
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The dam at the new Blanca hydro power plant, where the accident happened.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA
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MP Kristjan Janc was among those involved in the boating accident.
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