Indian Submarine Explodes While Moored at Mumbai Dock -- Voice of America
NEW DELHI — India’s defense minister says a massive explosion aboard a diesel-powered submarine, moored at a dockyard in Mumbai, has killed some of the 18 sailors on board. The apparent accident comes as the navy has been modernizing its fleet and recently celebrated the launch of an indigenously built aircraft carrier.
Navy divers attempted to rescue the sailors trapped on board after the huge explosion early Wednesday at a naval dockyard in Mumbai. Officials said the divers could not approach the half submerged vessel for several hours because it was too hot.
Some sailors reportedly managed to jump to safety following the explosion, but an unknown number were believed to have been trapped inside.
When rescue operations failed to bring any news for hours, Defense Minister A.K. Antony indicated that there have been casualties. He called it a tragedy.
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