Tug boat crashed into Palace Bridge pillar in St. Petersburg and sank, 2 people lost (photo)

Tug boat RBT-300 (owned by Atachi LLC) crashed into the Palace Bridge pillar in St. Petersburg.  The accident happened at night. According to the press center of the RF Emergency Ministry’s municipal branch, the capsized vessel then floated about 200 meters and sank. 

Two persons were reportedly on board the vessel. Rescuers on board the air-cushion vessels are searching for lost people in the water area of the Neva. Emergency response center is set up in St. Petersburg to coordinate rescue activities.