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发帖数: 3620 | 1 Indian submarine explodes, sinks at naval dockyard
Published time: August 14, 2013 02:47
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At least 18 people are believed to have been on board the submarine that
caught fire, exploded and partially sank at the naval dockyard in Mumbai.
The blast happened on the INS Sindhurakshak around midnight and was shortly
followed by a massive fire. Many of the sailors on board the submarine
reportedly managed to jump off to safety, but more than a dozen are feared
trapped inside the hull.
"There are some people who are trapped on board, we are in the process of
trying to rescue them, we suspect it to be in the range of 18," navy
spokesman PVS Satish told Reuters.
The vessel partially submerged after the fire. "We will not give up until we
get to them," Satish added.
Several people have reportedly been rushed to hospital following the
incident.
Fire brigades have been battling the blaze for almost 3 hours to prevent it
from spreading to other vessels docked nearby. Emergency responders are
doing their best to ascertain the safety of the personnel and salvage the
submarine, navy spokesman Narendra Vispute said.
Thus far authorities say the explosion was likely an accident.
INS Sindhurakshak is a 16-year-old Russian-made submarine which recently
underwent an overhaul and upgrade. |
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