One S.Korean Navy Sailor Dead, 4 Injured In Destroyer Return Welcoming Ceremony
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published May 24, 2019 | 02:12 PM
One South Korean navy sailor was dead and four others were injured Friday morning in a ceremony to welcome the return of a destroyer from an overseas mission, according to local media reports
SEOUL, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th May, 2019 ) :One South Korean navy sailor was dead and four others were injured Friday morning in a ceremony to welcome the return of a destroyer from an overseas mission, according to local media reports.
A rope connecting the 4,400-ton Choi Young destroyer to the dock was snapped for an unidentified reason during the ceremony held at a naval base in the southern port of Jinhae at about 10:15 a.m. local time (0115 GMT).
The 22-year-old sailor, set to be discharged from the military service about a month later, died after the rope struck him on the face.
Three other sailors and one chief petty officer were wounded, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
The accident occurred while hailing the return of the destroyer, which had operated for about six months in waters off Somalia to escort ships and conduct an anti-piracy operation.
The military investigative body was investigating the cause of the incident.
Recent Stories
PTI backed SIC nominates Hamid Raza for role of PAC chairman
Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Paki ..
PM vows to work for country along with students
US ambassador meets Senate Chairman, discusses bilateral ties
Punjab govt allocated Rs 1 bln for providing motorbikes to students: Minister
Rupee sheds 02 paisa against dollar
UHS to issue MBBS degrees within three months after final result
Aiman Khan granted UAE Golden Visa
PSX achieves significant milestone, surpasses 72,000 mark
Pak Vs NZ T20I: Orphaned children extended special invitation to watch match
Finance Minister lauds UNDP’s unwavering support during floods
President Raisi leaves for Iran from Karachi
More Stories From World
-
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
29 minutes ago -
EU urges probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals
39 minutes ago -
Gucci owner Kering's shares sink after profit warning
39 minutes ago -
Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, bringing school closures and warnings
49 minutes ago -
Ambassador Hashmi greets China on Space Day
60 minutes ago -
Mass cancellations loom despite French air union calling off strike
1 hour ago
-
Record-breaking London stocks spearhead global rally
1 hour ago -
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film
1 hour ago -
Russian deputy defence minister held over bribery accusations
1 hour ago -
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites
2 hours ago -
Iran cuts Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel: monitor
2 hours ago -
Four injured as escaped army horses bolt through central London
2 hours ago