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140 dead, 150 missing as Chinese ferry capsizes
(Shipping Times)
November 26, 1999
Ferry catches fire in heavy seas; most victims freeze to death
[BEIJING]
At least 140 people died, most frozen to death, and around 150 are missing after a ferry caught fire and capsized off the eastern Chinese port of Yantai, official media said yesterday.
The Dashun, carrying 312 passengers and crew, caught fire in heavy seas and gale force winds on Wednesday ...... Read more on Shipping Times
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