19 Nov 2016

Four die after party boat catches fire on Hartbeespoort Dam

Cape Town - At least four people have died after a party boat caught fire on the Hartbeespoort Dam on Saturday afternoon, the Hartbeespoort Emergency Rescue Unit reported.

According to the rescue service, three people drowned and one died in the fire.

There were about 200 people on board.

Private boats helped bring people to shore.

This is a developing story.

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Damage to the boat.
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