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Boat hits bridge in central Paris Boat hits bridge in central Paris
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A pleasure boat with at least 10 passengers on board has hit a bridge pillar on the River Seine in central Paris, French police say.A pleasure boat with at least 10 passengers on board has hit a bridge pillar on the River Seine in central Paris, French police say.
A number of people jumped in the water and were later rescued. Two people - including a child - are in a critical condition, police say.A number of people jumped in the water and were later rescued. Two people - including a child - are in a critical condition, police say.
The cause of the accident near Notre Dame is being investigated by police.The cause of the accident near Notre Dame is being investigated by police.
The boat sank after hitting the pillar. This type of incident is extremely rare in Paris, correspondents say.The boat sank after hitting the pillar. This type of incident is extremely rare in Paris, correspondents say.
The accident happened just before 2200 local time (2000 GMT).The accident happened just before 2200 local time (2000 GMT).
Unconfirmed reports say the boat collided with a larger tourist vessel - one of the so-called "Bateaux Mouche" - before hitting the bridge.Unconfirmed reports say the boat collided with a larger tourist vessel - one of the so-called "Bateaux Mouche" - before hitting the bridge.
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