Fire on LPG-laden ship at Kutubdia under control

13 October, 2024, 03:50 pm

Last modified: 13 October, 2024, 03:55 pm

Fire on LPG-laden ship at Kutubdia under control

13 October, 2024, 03:50 pm

Last modified: 13 October, 2024, 03:55 pm

A fire that broke out on the LPG-laden lighterage ship "Sofia" in the outer anchorage in Kutubdia, Cox's Bazar early today (13 October) has been brought under control after 12 hours. A total of 31 crew members of the ship, which was on its way to Chattogram Port, have been rescued alive by the Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Coast Guard and no casualties have been reported.

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