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Egypt wedding boat sinks in Nile Egypt wedding boat sinks in Nile
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A boat carrying hundreds of celebrating wedding guests has sunk in the River Nile south of the Egyptian capital Cairo, police say.A boat carrying hundreds of celebrating wedding guests has sunk in the River Nile south of the Egyptian capital Cairo, police say.
The vessel - which was moored in the town of Beni Suef - tilted and went down as people sang and danced.The vessel - which was moored in the town of Beni Suef - tilted and went down as people sang and danced.
Many were rescued after jumping into the Nile, but dozens of others were not immediately accounted for. Many were rescued after jumping into the Nile. Dozens of others were not immediately accounted for but police later said they thought all were safe.
No deaths have been confirmed, but least six people were injured. At least six people were injured and taken to hospital.