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2 dead, 24 missing after ships sink off E China

Two sailors were confirmed dead and 24 are missing after two ships sank in separate accidents off the coast of east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said today.

A cargo ship "XINGLONGZHOU65," registered in east China's Zhejiang Province, sank off Yantai City around 9pm yesterday, leaving 12 sailors missing, the Shandong Maritime Safety Administration said.

To date, two bodies have been found, the administration said.

In another accident, a cargo ship "ZIHAISHUN," registered in north China's Tianjin Municipality, sank off Weihai City around 2:30am today, leaving 14 sailors missing.

Rescuers are searching the areas for the missing people, the administration said.

Strong winds and waves are to blame for both accidents, it said.




 

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