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South Korean ferry tragedy at sea

Two people have died after after a South Korean ferry capsized at sea on Wednesday.The ferry was believed to be carrying some 477 people onboard - 448 passengers and 29 crew members. The passengers comprised 324 high school students travelling with 14 teachers. The ferry was bound for the southern resort island of Jeju when it ran into trouble about 20 km off the southern coast. The vessel was also carrying 150 cars. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, as more than 300 people are still unaccounted for.