11:53, 11-Jan-2018
Tanker Collision: Chinese officials attempting to prevent environmental disaster in East China Sea
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Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has been in flames since colliding with Hong Kong-registered bulk freighter CF Crystal in the East China Sea on Saturday. The Crystal's 21 crew members -- all of them Chinese -- have been rescued.
30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis were onboard the Sanchi, which had been carrying 130-thousand tonnes of light crude oil. Chinese authorities are now trying to prevent an environmental disaster. One body has been found, and the other 31 sailors remain missing. Dozens of rescue boats have been involved in the search.