Dam collapse in Russia kills 13

The official death toll from the dam collapse in the Krasnoyarsk region of Russia rises to 13 people, Reuters has reported.

Reportedly, a dam collapsed early on Saturday near the settlement of Schetinkino in the Krasnoyarsk region. Two temporary dormitories were flooded. The Russian Emergencies Ministry sent rescuers from neighboring regions to the site of the incident to assist in disaster relief efforts.

A criminal case has been opened.