Iranian oil tanker on fire after collision; 32 missing
The Sanchi oil tanker engulfed in flames yesterday after it collided with a Chinese bulk ship in the East China Sea on Saturday. The 32 missing crew members were from the tanker, which was carrying Iranian oil and sailing from Iran to South Korea when the collision happened. Rescue efforts were ongoing yesterday, but were hampered by bad weather and the fire.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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Iranian oil tanker on fire after collision; 32 missing
The Sanchi oil tanker engulfed in flames yesterday after it collided with a Chinese bulk ship in the East China Sea on Saturday. The 32 missing crew members were from the tanker, which was carrying Iranian oil and sailing from Iran to South Korea when the collision happened. Rescue efforts were ongoing yesterday, but were hampered by bad weather and the fire.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE