At least one dead and three missing as boat full of British tourists celebrating birthday capsizes on lake in Italy

AT least one person is dead and three missing after a boat full of British tourists celebrating a birthday capsized on a lake in Italy. The 52ft boat collapsed during a “whirlwind” on Lake Maggiore on the border between Italy and Switzerland. A boat full of British tourists has capsized on Lake Maggiore La Repubblica reports that 22 British tourists celebrating a birthday party and two crew were on the boat, with fourteen making it to the shore. Five others were rescued by police and firefighters – but at least one person is dead and three others missing. Seven ambulances, specialist firemen, divers, the coast guard and an air ambulance attended the scene after a passenger in another boat sounded the alarm. Video shared by firefighters showed a helicopter flying over choppy waters, with debris including chairs floating on the lake. Lake Maggiore, on the southern edge of the Alps, is the second-largest lake in Italy and a popular destination for British tourists.