Crew rescued from burning ship off Sri Lanka

The crew members of a burning container ship were rescued by Sri Lankan authorities on May 25.

An explosion was also reported aboard the ship before the evacuation, and two crew members were injured.

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6 comments

  1. After several days battle of controll the outside fire by the Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 navy, yesterday their had been a blast inside the vessels tank..therefore suddenly the fire has got worst and the staff of the vessel has been rescued by SL 🇱🇰 Navy..all are safe !!! brilliant job by brave Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Navy ! 💖⚡🔥😊👍

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