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2019.12.26 14:15 GMT+8

Seven killed as migrants' boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van

Updated 2019.12.26 14:15 GMT+8
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At least seven people died and 64 were rescued, after a boat carrying migrants sank on Thursday in eastern Turkey's Lake Van, according to Reuters. 

The incident happened at around 3:00 a.m. local time, and the rescued people were taken to hospitals and shelters. 

It is unclear why the migrants were on the boat in Lake Van. Search operations are still underway. 

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