Another asylum seeker boat arrives

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A boat carrying 39 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted off the Ashmore Islands.

Authorities have intercepted a suspected asylum seeker boat in waters off Australia's northwest coast.

The boat was intercepted by a Border Protection vessel southwest of the Ashmore Islands on Tuesday evening.

Initial indications suggest there are 39 asylum seekers and two crew aboard the boat.

The group will be taken to Christmas Island for security, identity and health checks. Their reasons for travel will also be established.