The victims of the crash were taken to nearby hospitals, while the Phuket News portal reported that several rescuers were spotted performing CPR on children.
Two speedboats with 39 people collided off Phuket’s east coast on Monday morning.
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As a result, two Russian minors were killed in the collision, a 12-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl, police said. The Russian Embassy has confirmed the report, citing Thai medics.
The incident occurred in a channel connecting two main harbours of Phuket island with a bay at its eastern part.
According to police, the vessel Payan 5, operated by the company Seastar, was struck by the tour boat ALP that carried multiple tourists.
CCTV footage of the tragic collision has been published on social media.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
