Dramatic photo shows a leaking cargo ship sink off Sri Lanka, where officials are preparing for a devastating oil spill
Smoke rises from a fire onboard the MV X-Press Pearl vessel as it sinks off the Colombo Harbour, in Sri Lanka, June 2, 2021.A cargo ship off the coast of Sri Lanka caught fire last month and is now sinking.It has already created an environmental disaster by leaking chemicals and microplastics.A dramatic photo shows a cargo ship sinking off the coast of Sri Lanka after it caught fire and caused an environmental disaster.
The photo shows the Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl sink on Wednesday as it was towed toward the deep sea and further from the coast. An unidentified green film can be seen surrounding the ship.Reuters reportedThe ship started burning on May 20, has already caused environmental destruction by spilling chemicals and microplastics, killing sea life.
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