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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

More than two dozen feared dead after ship breaks in two in South China Sea

AFP

More than two dozen crew members are feared dead after an industrial support ship broke in two during a storm in the South China Sea, Hong Kong emergency services have said.

Planes and helicopters were sent out to the scene by authorities to rescue the crew. But, as of 5.30pm local time, just three of the 30 workers onboard had been brought to safety.

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