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Indian Sailor Dies, 4 Injured as Dhow Catches Fire, Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz

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Published: May 9, 2026

Indian Sailor Dies, 4 Injured as Dhow Catches Fire, Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz

One Indian sailor has died and four others were injured when an Indian-flagged wooden dhow caught fire and sank near the Strait of Hormuz. All 18 crew members were rescued by a passing vessel, with the injured receiving medical treatment in Dubai.

One Indian sailor has died and four others were injured after an Indian-flagged dhow caught fire and sank near the Strait of Hormuz, government sources confirmed. The vessel was carrying 18 Indian crew members, all of whom were rescued by a passing ship.