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At least 101 people have been rescued after a tug boat and a ferry, carrying 120 people, collided off Lamma Island tonight.
Question:
Is “carrying 120 people’ for a tug boat or a ferry?
Answer:
The phrase "carrying 120 people" describes "a ferry", which is immediately in front of it in the sentence. Therefore it is the ferry that was carrying 120 people.

It is expressed better in other news , eg
More than 12 people are missing after a ferry carrying around 120 passengers sank south of Hong Kong following a collision with a tugboat. --- ITN

2012-10-03 12:54:56 補充：
You are welcome.
Here is my answer:
south - adverb (for the verb sank)
south of Hong Kong - adverbial phrase of place

Eicachan, thank you for your answer first. I wonder whether “south” is a adverb.


More than 12 people are missing after a ferry carrying around 120 passengers sank south of Hong Kong following a collision with a tugboat. --- ITN

2012-10-03 14:22:54 補充：
I see. Thank you.

Carrying 120people by boat and ferry is more suitable