Ship sinks off Greenland, all four crew members rescued, police say


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  • Thursday, 19 Sep 2024

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A 30-metre long ship struck a reef and sank off the coast of Greenland on Thursday, while its four crew members were evacuated to safety, local police said.

The ship had some 15,000-20,000 litres of diesel in its tanks and a further 1,000 litres of engine oil, and protective barriers were placed in the water in a bid to contain any spills, they added.

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