HONG Kong authorities said the death toll from the city's biggest maritime tragedy in decades has risen to 39.
The government said another person has died following a collision between a commuter ferry and a boat carrying people to see a holiday fireworks display last Monday evening. The disaster also left nearly 100 people injured.
Police have arrested seven crew members from the two boats, including both captains.
The tragedy has shocked Hong Kong, where ferries form the backbone of the transport network.
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