Cargo Ship sinks at Bandar Abbas

LONDON, June 10 (IranMania)

Following devastating tropical storm, Cyclone Gonu, which hit Persian Gulf region a cargo ship sank in the coastal waters of Haghani jetty in Bandar Abbas on Wednesday, it was announced, IRNA reported.

Speaking to IRNA, Colonel Asghar Ghotbzadeh said the ship had already been seized by coastal guards for illegal transport of crude oil.

Following the incident, all crew on board were evacuated and are all in good health conditions, he said.