Members of two families perished and others are missing as emergency services scrambled to the scene.

Alyona Netunaeva, 10, was in coma for 9 days but frantic efforts by surgeons failed to save her.

Fate of 13 still unknown as rescue efforts continue. 

Tragedy as mother and 9 year old girl cannot escape after car sank.

A 13 year old girl is fighting for her life after her friends, two boys and a girl, were struck taking 'deranged' mobile phone picture.

The Mi-8 with 25 passengers and a crew of three on board crash landed some 45 km into a flight, said early reports.

Vessel 'holed by drifting ice', says regional Emergency Ministry source.

Off-road vehicle was swept away by swirling flow killing 7 children and 3 adults - including the bridegroom who was driving the jeep.