Russian Authorities Report 11 Dead, 12 Rescued In Kerch Strait Tanker Fire
Sumaira FH Published January 22, 2019 | 12:42 AM
At least 11 sailors were found dead and 12 others were rescued as a result of the fire on board two LNG tankers in the Kerch Strait on Monday, Russia's Federal Agency of Maritime and River Transportation (Rosmorrechflot) said in an updated report
According to previous reports, at least 10 sailors were found dead and 14 others were rescued after two Tanzania-flagged LNG tankers caught fire earlier in the day during the transfer of LNG from one vessel to another.
"Latest data indicates 12 people alive and 11 dead," Rosmorrechflot's press service told Sputnik.
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