A press reporter of an English Daily was sent to report on a boat capsize. He made the following notes in his notebook. Using this information write a report for the newspaper in about 60 words.
11.30 A.M. 15-05-2014
On the Brahmaputra – 50 metres from Dhubri ferry ghat – boat capsizes on the river – incessant heavy rain with strong wind – 10 drown – 20 survive – divers were called in to search for bodies – police investigation on.
Boat Capsizes on Brahmaputra
Dhubri, May 15 : A boat carrying 30 passengers capsizes on the Brahmaputra river at a distance of 50 metres from Dhubri ferry ghat. 10 people on board have drowned and 20 others have been rescued by another boat. The reason behind this tragic incident is ascribed to incessant heavy rains and strong wind. Divers were called in to search for dead bodies. Police investigation is going on.
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