S'pore Navy rescues trapped crew<\/p>\n
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Navy has launched operations to rescue
\nfour women trapped in an anti-submarine ship that collided with a
\nmerchant vessel in the Singapore Straits, the defence ministry
\nsaid Saturday.<\/p>\n
Eight other crew members of the ship RSS Courageous were
\ninjured in the collision with the Dutch-registered container
\nvessel ANL Indonesia before midnight Friday.<\/p>\n
The collision happened in the eastern Singapore Straits near
\nthe islet of Pedra Branca, where Singapore maintains a
\nlighthouse. The islet is also being claimed by Malaysia.<\/p>\n
Four crew members -- all women specialising in handling
\nweapons and communications systems -- were trapped in their
\nsleeping quarters located at the back of the ship, which
\nsustained the most damage.<\/p>\n
\"There are still four crew members of the Singapore Navy
\nvessel unaccounted for. They are thought to be trapped in that
\npart of the ship,\" said Second Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean.<\/p>\n
Eight crew \"sustained minor injuries\" and were sent to
\nhospital for treatment. Five have since been discharged and three
\nwere still under observation.<\/p>\n
Broadcasting channel NewsAsia said six navy ships, a
\nhelicopter, three police coast guard vessels, four tugboats and a
\nferry were helping in the rescue operations. --AFP<\/p>",
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