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Last Updated: Wednesday, 3 September, 2003, 06:02 GMT 07:02 UK
India boat capsizes
A boat carrying about 50 people has capsized in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.

At least 25 people swam to safety after the boat sank in the Kosi river in the district of Saharsa.

Several people are feared drowned, but the authorities say so far no bodies have been recovered.

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