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flag Seven Chinese tourists died in a vehicle crash through ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal on February 20, 2026, with one survivor; the area’s ice crossings are prohibited.

flag On February 20, 2026, seven Chinese tourists died after their vehicle crashed through the ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal, with one survivor rescued. flag The incident occurred on the frozen lake’s surface, where the vehicle, carrying eight people including a driver, broke through and sank. flag Russian authorities confirmed seven bodies recovered, opened a criminal investigation, and noted the area’s ice crossings are prohibited. flag The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk activated emergency protocols, providing consular assistance and urging a swift investigation. flag Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake, remains a risky winter destination due to unpredictable ice conditions.

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