Twitter
Advertisement

Indian sailor killed, 9 missing

According to reports, 13 Indians on board the Panama-registered Giant Step were washed out to the sea late on Friday.

Latest News
article-main
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin
TOKYO: An Indian sailor was killed and nine went missing after a freighter carrying iron ore from Australia ran aground due to high winds off the east coast of Japan.
 
According to reports, 13 Indians on board the Panama-registered Giant Step were washed out to the sea late on Friday but three were rescued and treated for minor injuries.
 
An Indian, who was washed ashore, died later but nine are missing, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported.
 
The incident occurred near Kashima port, 95 km east of Japan.
 
The ship was carrying 190,000 tonnes of iron ore.
Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement