4 Die in Boat Collision; About 7 Are Missing
From Times Wire Reports
A ferry boat and cargo ship collided in Bahamian waters, killing four people and injuring 16 headed to a holiday celebration, officials said.
Rescuers were searching deep waters for about seven more victims of the accident near the Exuma chain, in the Caribbean archipelago off Florida.
The Sea Hauler was carrying 194 passengers and seven crew members when it left the capital, Nassau, in calm waters. The four people were killed when they were pinned under a crane.
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