Six confirmed dead after Alaska floatplanes collide

Six people are confirmed dead after two floatplanes carrying cruise ship passengers collided mid-air in Alaska, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday. Volunteer rescuers wrapped up their search on Tuesday night once the remains of the last victim were spotted by a Coast Guard helicopter, the agency said in a statement. The dead included four Americans, one Australian and a Canadian, Princess Cruises said Wednesday.

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