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Tugboat sinks near Busan port, two dead
Seoul: Two crew members died, when their tugboat sank in waters off the port of Busan, Korea.
The accident occurred yesterday afternoon when the 22-ton tugboat, 97 Samyoung, was towing another vessel when the two cable snapped striking the side of the tug authorities said. Both the captain and crew member were found, unconscious, and rushed to hospital but later pronounced dead.
The exact cause of the accident is under investigation.