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At least 10 dead in Nile ferry accident

14 Oct 2007 17:10:37 GMT
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CAIRO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed on Sunday when they were forced off a ferry and into the Nile in a crush caused by passengers rushing to disembark, a security official said.

The official, who wished not to be named, said the rush by passengers caused the vessel's side barriers to collapse, forcing people into the river, where they drowned. He said more people were missing but did not give any further details.

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