Missouri duck boat capsizes killing at least 11 people

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – At least 11 people have died after an amphibious “duck boat” carrying tourists sank in stormy weather in the US state of Missouri, police say.

The vessel was carrying about 30 people on Table Rock Lake, a popular tourist attraction near the town of Branson, when it capsized, local media say.

Divers have been searching the lake for about five others who are missing.

Seven people were taken to hospital, two of whom were seriously injured, police said.