Boat Capsizes In Trat, Two Die

Boat capsizes in Trat, two die

TRAT: -- A ferry carrying about 30 passengers capsized off Thailand's eastern seaside Trat Province Friday morning, killing two passengers, while nearly 20 others have already been rescued.

The incident took place along the boat's journey from Ban Dan Kao in Muang District to Koh Krud.

A local rescue team rushing to the scene has reportedly saved nearly 20 lives so far.

But unfortunately, two passengers were found dead from drowning. They have yet been identified.

The rest of the passengers are still missing.

The boat's overload was initially found to be the cause of the tragedy.

--TNA 2006-02-10