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3 missing in ship accident in south China
Three crewmen were missing aftera bulk freighter capsized Saturday morning at the Maning section of the Zhujiang River in south China's Guangdong Province, according to the local Maritime Safety Administration. The bulk freighter carrying 10 seamen and laden with sand capsized at 5:45 a.m. Six sailors swam to saftey. Upon receiving reports about the accident, the Maritime Safety Administration sent five maritime monitoring ships to the spot. At11:20 a.m., one of the four missing crew was rescued in good condition. Rescuers were still busy searching for the three missing Saturday evening.
The cause of the accident was under investigation. |
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