Tragedy on the Danube: A Search for Missing After Boat Capsizes
Rescuers are searching for missing passengers after a boat carrying 10 Chinese nationals and a Serbian operator capsized on the Danube River. The incident occurred near Backa Palanka on the Serbia-Croatia border. Many believe the group was trying to illegally cross into Croatia. An official statement is pending.
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Rescue teams are actively searching for missing persons after a boat carrying Chinese nationals capsized on the Danube River, as reported by Serbia's state RTS broadcaster. The accident, which took place overnight near Backa Palanka on the Serbia-Croatia border, involved 10 Chinese citizens and a Serbian operator.
Local reports suggest that the group was attempting an illegal crossing into Croatia, an EU member, highlighting the ongoing migration challenges in the Balkan region. This area serves as a key route for many trying to reach wealthier European Union nations.
This incident also underscores the increasing movement of Chinese emigrants to central and eastern Europe, driven partly by China's investment in substantial infrastructure projects in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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