Four individuals have actually passed away after a traveler boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lake Maggiore.
People were commemorating a birthday on the 16- metre-long vessel in the Lombardy area on Sunday.
At least 19 survivors handled to swim to coast without major injury, fire brigade stated on Twitter.
Italian firemens stated there were 25 individuals on board, including that the wreck was discovered by its scuba divers at a depth of 16 metres.
Two individuals were hurried to health center in ‘moderately critical’ condition, 3 were taken in ‘not very critical’ condition and 15 were dealt with at the scene and did not require more treatment.
Rescue operations are continuing with scuba divers, boats, a helicopter and 118 medical lorries on the scene.
Firefighter video revealed pieces of wood drifting in the lake as a helicopter flew overhead.
The whirlwind became part of a storm system that struck Lombardy on Sunday, requiring hold-ups at Malpensa airport.
The alarm was raised after guests onboard a close-by boat saw individuals in the wate, La Repubblica reports.
Lake Maggiore is the second-largest lake in Italy and a popular destination for British tourists.
The President of Lombardy Attilio Fontana said in a statement: ‘Unfortunately there is news of some missing people. A whirlwind caused a very serious accident.
‘The firefighters of the Milan diving unit are at work on the spot together with the guard coast, to the air rescue and to the ambulances of Areu.
‘I am following with apprehension the updates of the rescue teams on the spot which I thank.’
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: ‘We are in contact with authorities in Italy after a boat accident and are ready to provide consular assistance to any British nationals involved.’
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