(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/pb-121002-hk-da-02.photoblog600.jpg)Vincent Yu / APA half submerged boat is lifted by cranes Tuesday, after Monday night's collision near Lamma Island, off the southwestern coast of Hong Kong Island. By NBC News staff and wire reportsPolice on Tuesday arrested seven crew members from two boats carrying partygoers that collided, killing at least 38 people in one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime accidents.
Police Commissioner Tsang Wai-hung said six people, including captains from both vessels, were detained on suspicion of endangering passengers by operating the craft unsafely. "We expect further persons to be arrested," Tsang said. Police announced a seventh arrest after his comments.
Tsang said police suspect both crews had not "exercised the care required of them by law," but he did not offer details.
Salvage crews were raising the Lamma IV, which sank after colliding with a ferry Monday as it carried partygoers to a fireworks show celebrating China's national day.
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