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At least six killed after ferry capsizes in Sri Lanka

By Reuters
23 November 2021   |   1:01 pm
At least six people, including four school children, were killed and scores missing after a ferry capsized in eastern Sri Lanka on Tuesday, officials said. Sri Lanka navy officials and divers conducted a search and rescue operation after the incident, authorities said.

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