Singapore-flagged container vessel catches fire off Kerala coast, 2 crew sustain severe burns, 4 missing

A Singapore-flagged container vessel, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire between Beypore and Azhikkal ports on Monday. The incident was reported when the vessel was approximately 78 nautical miles off Beypore. Twenty containers reportedly fell into the sea following multiple explosions and a fire on board.

The 270-metre-long vessel departed Colombo on June 7 and was expected to reach Mumbai on June 10. There were 22 crew members on board. Of them, 18 jumped into the sea and are currently in rescue boats. Four are reported missing who went for the initial firefighting. Five crew members have suffered injuries, and two have sustained severe burns. Efforts are underway to rescue them. PRO Defence Kochi said the vessel is presently on fire and adrift.

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