November 17, 2009 6:52 PM

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50 feared drowned in Myanmar ferry collision

In Myanmar, at least 50 people are feared dead after a ferry collided with a barge and sank in Irrawaddy Delta. Officials said the crash happened in the Ngawun River, 134 kilometers west of Rangoon, soon after the ferry left Pathein town on Sunday. There were 176 passengers on board. Rescue teams found about 30 bodies but many remain missing.<br/>

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