Tourists Feared Dead After Bus Sinks into World's Deepest Lake

A bus carrying tourists has sunk into the world's deepest lake, with one tourist escaping and a search ongoing for others feared dead.

20 Feb, 11:51 — 20 Feb, 12:30

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on tourists feared dead after a vehicle sank into the world's deepest lake, Lake Baikal. The Moscow Times provides more specific details regarding the number of victims, their nationality, and the recovery of bodies, suggesting confirmed deaths. In contrast, The Independent emphasizes the ongoing search and the fact that tourists are 'feared dead,' highlighting the uncertainty of the situation.

What sources agree on

Tourists are feared dead after an incident.
A vehicle sank into the world's deepest lake.
The incident involves a vehicle sinking.

Where they diverge

The status and outcome of the victims

Moscow Times

This outlet reports seven bodies were recovered, indicating confirmed drownings.

The Independent

This outlet states tourists are 'feared dead' and the 'search for the others continues,' emphasizing ongoing uncertainty.

Notable gaps

The specific type of vehicle involved in the incident

Covered by moscow-times · Not in independent

The nationality of the tourists involved

Covered by moscow-times · Not in independent

The total number of people involved and the number of bodies recovered

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The specific cause of the vehicle sinking

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Coverage Timeline

The Independent20 Feb, 11:51First to report