Ferry sinking kills dozens in Indonesia

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Updated November 23, 2009 20:46:35

A ferry in Indonesia has sunk in heavy seas, killing 29 people and again raising questions about the country's maritime safety standards.

More than two hundred people were pulled from the sea after the boat sank in rough weather.. but authorities fear more are missing as the ferry was heavily over-crowded.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Soeryanto, Indonesia's director general of transportation

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