Two people were reported missing after the incident, with divers searching the water overnight, after the vessel overturned from a whirlwind.
Four people have reportedly died after a tourist boat carrying British tourists celebrating a birthday capsized on Lake Maggiore in Italy.
Most of the 25 people onboard managed to swim ashore between the towns of Lisanza and Piccaluga, or were rescued by other boats. An air ambulance aided the stricken passengers, along with seven road ambulances and other emergency services. 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.
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