Massive container ship blast in the deep sea of ​​Kerala – 18 crew protection, four lost! – Btv Kannada

The 270 -meter MV Van Hai 503 ship was traveling from Colombo on June 7 to Mumbai with over 650 containers. A sudden explosion occurred on the inside of the vessel while heading along the coast of Kerala. The ship, filled with containers, had a heavy fire. The accident occurred about 120 kilometers west of Kozhikode and Kannur on the Kerala coast. The moment the ship shivered into the flame of fire.

18 personnel protection, search for the remaining four: The Indian Navy is alert as the fire was reported, the INS Surat ship was immediately deployed to the defense. The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard have protected 18 out of 22 people from a fire -burning container ship. The remaining four have disappeared and the defense continues.

The depth of 18 rescued staff has been brought to the port of New Mangalore. The condition of the two of them is serious and the four have partial injuries. Six has been admitted to the AJ Hospital in the city. The remaining 12 have been arranged for a stay in the city hotel.

The ship was transported to four types of chemicals. It is estimated that the chemicals on the vessel were set on fire when exposed to strong winds and collisions. It is also said that there are also toxic substances on the ship. In the tragedy, 20 containers fell to the sea. The search for the remaining four is underway.

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