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India Ferry Capsizes, Kills 103

100 missing as bad weather triggers tragedy

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 30, 2012 10:22 AM CDT

(AP) – Police say a packed ferry has capsized in heavy wind and rain in remote northeastern India, leaving at least 103 people dead and 100 others missing. Details were sketchy because bad weather and the remoteness of the area hampered communication. Assam state police chief JN Choudhury says the accident occurred on the Brahmaputra river near Fakiragram in west Dhubri district. Police and paramilitary soldiers are helping with search and rescue efforts.

A ferry sit in the river Brahmaputra in this file photo. A similar ferry capsized today, killing at least 35.
A ferry sit in the river Brahmaputra in this file photo. A similar ferry capsized today, killing at least 35.   (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
A ferry carries commuters in the river Brahmaputra in this file photo. A similar ferry capsized in bad weather conditions today.
A ferry carries commuters in the river Brahmaputra in this file photo. A similar ferry capsized in bad weather conditions today.   (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
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