Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:36am on 09 May 2026,Saturday India Global
An Indian sailor was killed and four others suffered burn injuries after a wooden cargo dhow caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel operating in the area, according to sources. The injured sailors are undergoing treatment in Dubai and are reported to be safe. Officials from the Indian Consulate in Dubai met the rescued crew members and are coordinating with the dhow owner to provide assistance. The incident comes amid continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important oil shipping routes. (PC: X)
