Two Dead in Venice Lagoon Accident: Police Hunt Speeding Water Taxis
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A couple on their honeymoon died after their small motorboat was hit by a speeding water taxi in Venice's lagoon. The 25-year-old man died immediately, and his 26-year-old wife's body was found days later. The accident occurred before sunrise near Venice's airport and St. Mark's Square. Police suspect the water taxi, carrying passengers to the city center, was traveling at least 40 km/h. Authorities blame the increasing recklessness of water taxi drivers, driven by economic pressure to make more trips quickly, for the rising number of accidents in the lagoon. During the recent Venice Film Festival, police intensified controls but reported a diminishing deterrent effect. Stricter rules and consistent punishment are now being considered.
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