🚨 Breaking News! 🚨
A ‘large explosion’ has rocked an oil tanker near Kuwait’s coast, spilling oil into the Gulf and igniting fears of an environmental disaster. 🌊🐠
The incident was reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations, who confirmed that the explosion occurred off the coast of Mubarak Al-Kabeer in Kuwait. The blast was heard and seen by the ship’s crew, followed by a small craft departing the scene.
Although the vessel has taken on water, there’s good news – no fires have been reported and the crew are safe and well. However, oil is leaking into the water from a cargo tank, raising serious environmental concerns.
Authorities are on the case, investigating the cause of the explosion. In the meantime, UKMTO advises vessels in the area to be vigilant and report any unusual activity.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following recent strikes and retaliations between Israel, the US, and Iran. 🌍
Stay tuned for updates and more details as the situation develops! 📲
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