Report: Boat Sinks in Danube in Hungary, 34 on board

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 04:38 PM EDT ET

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian media say a boat has capsized and sunk in the Danube River in Budapest, with 34 people on board, including passengers and crew.

State news wire MTI says rescuers are at the scene near Hungary's parliament, including a fire boat.

Some people have been rescued and a search is underway for others.

Police and rescue personnel can also be seen on the banks of the river.

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