Перевернулся паром возле Пи Пи. Все живы

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A ferry carrying 42 people capsized Tuesday near Phi Phi in Krabi province but rescuers saved everyone who was on board.

The boat sank when a high wave hit hit the boat during a storm. The 38 passengers and four crew were all rescued shortly after the accident.

A passenger said about one third of the way to Phi Phi island, a strong storm broke out and the boat was hit by a big wave and capsized.

Krabi officials said during this time of year, there can be very rough waters and boat trips were not advised.

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а "Вести" передали - 100 человек..

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Да, передали в новостях. Хорошо, что все живы, но поплавать в волнах пришлось.

[voyager1970]

новости противоречивы.передавали и такое:
Ferry capsizes in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Dozens of people were missing after a boat capsized and sank Tuesday near a Thai resort island, police said.

The boat, carrying about a hundred passengers and crew, capsized after it faced strong currents and wind in the Andaman sea about 40 kilometers (24 miles) from mainland Krabi province, 650 kilometers (400 miles) south of Bangkok, said police Col. Sompob Kantasee

The boat was traveling between Krabi province and a resort island of Phi Phi, he said.

"There are about 100 people on the boat which probably included some tourists," Sompob said, adding that bad weather likely caused the accident.

Rescue workers were searching for the missing passengers but no casualties have been reported.

Ferries and boats are a main mode of transportation between island resorts in southern Thailand.

Overcrowding and poorly enforced safety standards mean accidents are common, especially during the rainy season.

--IHT 2007-08-21