WorldA Thai national died, while an Indian and a Filipino are critical after being rescued from the merchant ship, Maersk Honam, that caught fire in the Arabian Sea, about 800 nautical miles off Mumbai. “One of the 23 rescued crew members died due to inhalation of fumes, the Times of India reported. A thick plume of toxic fumes was seen emanating from the ship on Wednesday even as high temperatures melted the containers on board. Thick plumes of toxic fumes are seen emanating from the ship. Search is still on for the four missing crew members, including second cook Sakim Hegde, an Indian, and two Filipinos.

Source: Sunday Times March 09, 2018 02:48 UTC