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Indian National Dies, Four Receive Burn Injuries After Dhow Catches Fire and Capsizes Near Strait of Hormuz: Report
Authorities are still determining whether crossfire or a blaze caused the dhow fire that killed one Indian sailor and led to 17 rescues.
- On Thursday, Indian sailor Altaf Talab Ker was killed in a "crossfire" aboard the vessel Al Faize Noor Suleimani while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz en route from Dubai to Yemen.
- Following the incident, the remaining 17 Indian crew members were rescued on Friday by a passing vessel, Prem Sagar, and brought to Dubai, according to Adam Bhaya of the Indian Sailing Vessels Association.
- Four crew members received burn injuries during the fire and are receiving medical treatment in Dubai, while sources reported the exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
- The Indian Consulate in Dubai is coordinating legal, consular, and documentation procedures to facilitate Ker's funeral while remaining in touch with the ship's owner to ensure the surviving crew's safety.
- This incident occurred amid increasing hostilities between Iran and the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which significant oil supplies pass.
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Indian national dies, four receive burn injuries after dhow catches fire and capsizes near Strait of Hormuz: Report
A wooden dhow with 18 Indian crew members reportedly capsized near the Strait of Hormuz following an onboard fire. One crew member died, and four were injured, the report noted citing a source. The incident occurred on Friday, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
·New Delhi, India
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Times of IndiaIndian sailor killed after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued
A fire aboard a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent exchanges between Iran and the ...
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