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URGENT UPDATE:Government officials have confirmed that Cameroonians living in Antigua and Barbuda were the majority of individuals who were on board a vessel that sank between Antigua and St Kitts this morning. Only half of the 30 people on board were rescued. One is reported dead and 15 are still missing.<\/strong><\/p>

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EARLIER REPORT:<\/p>\n

15 Missing As Boat Sinks 40 Miles Northwest Of Antigua<\/p>

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A boat reportedly carrying 30 people has capsized and sank between Antigua and St Kitts, with only half of its passengers rescued.<\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel Telbert Benjamin confirms the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, some 40 miles northwest of Antigua.<\/p>\n

A frantic search is now being carried out to find the other 15 passengers. Colonel Benjamin says the information which the ABDF has received suggests it is an Antiguan vessel which left Urlings.<\/p>

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The identity of the passengers is still not clear at this point.<\/p>\n

The ABDF Coast Guard is collaborating with its St Kitts and Nevis counterparts, as well as the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre from Martinique in the search effort at this hour.<\/p>

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The ABDF has also deployed its fixed-wing aircraft, Alpha One in the search effort. Col. Benjamin says several other details are still being ascertained, including where the vessel was headed. ABS will have more details shortly. (State Media)<\/p>

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URGENT UPDATE:Government officials have confirmed that Cameroonians living in Antigua and Barbuda were the majority of individuals who were on board a vessel that sank between Antigua and St Kitts this morning. Only half of the 30 people on board were rescued. One is reported dead and 15 are still missing. 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