An Indian sailor has died near the Strait of Hormuz. Along with this, many others have been injured. Actually, this accident happened due to fire in a wooden boat. A government source gave this information on Saturday.
17 people were rescued
He said 17 other Indian crew members were rescued after the incident on Friday. It was also informed that the exact cause of the fire is still being ascertained. According to sources, the crew members were rescued by a ship passing through the area. The incident comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
four people seriously burnt
“A wooden boat loaded with general cargo, carrying 18 Indian crew members, capsized after catching fire near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday,” a source said. The source said, ‘In this incident, one Indian on board the boat died, while four people got burnt. The injured are undergoing treatment in Dubai and are safe.
Indian Consulate officials met
Another source said officials of the Indian Consulate in Dubai met the rescued Indian nationals last night. Sources said the Consulate is in touch with the boat owner and is providing all possible assistance.