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Tamil Nadu: Nine dead after fishing boat capsizes

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ANI Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) [India]

In a shocking incident, at least nine tourists were killed after a fishing boat carrying tourist capsized in sea near Manapad area of Tuticorin today.

According to reports, the boat carrying 20 turned turtle while returning to the shore.

The cause of the accident is yet to be determined.

Rescue operations underway.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Feb 26 2017 | 9:53 PM IST

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