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Last evening a
20ft cruiser got into difficulties as it cruised along the Severn at Stourport
and subsequently capsized. Sadly a woman who became trapped inside the boat
died later in Worcester Hospital. She had been recovered unconscious by members
of the public who had smashed their way into the boat.
Fifteen other passengers either swam to the bank or were
helped ashore by rescuers. They were then taken to Kidderminster Hospital for
treatment.
The cruiser, named SWEETIE PIE, had been seen earlier
cruising up and down the river. The police said that three people have been
arrested, a man and two women, following this tragic accident. They have not
ruled out the possiblity that the boat may have been overloaded.
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