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Damaged Indian frigate sank


Damaged Indian frigate sank 01.02.2011
Text: Voice of Russia
Photo: INS Vindhyagiri. en.wikipedia.org, M. Mazumdar
Being damaged during exit of Mumbai port, an Indian frigate sank after an onboard fire, reports ITAR-TASS referring to Egyptian news agencies. So far, none official representatives have commented the accident.

INS Vindhyagiri collided with commercial vessel North Lake while leaving Mumbai port on Sunday. As a result, the frigate's bow was damaged; the ship was towed to a naval base. This morning a fire occurred on board the warship. All crewmembers were evacuated. Firefighters failed to bring the fire under control.

The ship had been in service since 1981.

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