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February 21, 2026
Car falls through ice on Lake Baikal, killing tourists: what we know
According to preliminary data from the Investigative Committee, there are deaths as a result of the incident
TL;DR
- An off-road vehicle carrying nine people, including Chinese tourists, fell through the ice on Lake Baikal near Cape Khoboi.
- Preliminary data indicates deaths as a result of the incident.
- One tourist was rescued; the whereabouts of others are being established, and they are presumed dead.
- A criminal case has been opened under charges of providing unsafe services and negligence.
- Access to the ice crossing, where the incident occurred, is prohibited.
- The Chinese consulate in Irkutsk has been notified.
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