Russian tanker exploded in the Sea of ​​Azov



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Russian tanker exploded in the Sea of ​​Azov

Photo: Mash

Tanker General Hazi Aslanov followed Rostov-on-Don with no cargo on board

According to preliminary data, the explosion was caused by a safety or hot work violation.

The explosion occurred on the tanker General Hazi Aslanov, which was sailing under the Russian flag to Rostov-on-Don with no cargo on board. This was reported on Saturday, October 24, by the Moskovsky Komsomolets edition with reference to Rosmorrechflot.

According to him, the explosion occurred in the ballast. At the same time, three people fell overboard, 10 crew members were rescued, according to other sources, six. According to the Emergency Ministry, four more people remain on board.

According to preliminary data, the explosion was caused by a safety violation or hot work. Three rescue ships will help the tanker.

It is previously known that there is no threat of sinking the tanker. The Mash Telegram channel clarified that two explosions sounded before the fire, vapors of petroleum products exploded and the tanker tilted.

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