Six dead in Taiwan boat capsize : International

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Six dead in Taiwan boat capsize
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 | http://www.nerve.in/news:253500455449 | channel: Asia

"Two people, including the captain, are still missing, officials said."

Taipei, March 20 - At least six people died when a vessel with 15 crew members on board sank near Taiwan, Xinhua reported.

The Taiwan-registered ship, Hai Hsiang No.8, sank off the north of Keelung port.

Two people, including the captain, are still missing, officials said.

The cause of the sinking has not been known.

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