2 dead, 104 missing in South Korean ship sinking

Rescue boats and helicopters are scrambling to save passengers from a sinking passenger ferry off South Korea's west coast, CNN reports. 

Of the 474 people on board, 368 were rescued, many from the freezing waters into which they had jumped from the listing ship.

At least two people -- a woman and a student -- were confirmed dead. Another 104 remain unaccounted for, South Korean officials said.

The cause of the sinking is as yet unclear, the rescue operation was ongoing as of 2pm local time. 

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