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Breaking News: Ship bursts into flames off Phuket

Legacy Phuket GazetteFriday, March 7, 2014Last Updated: Friday, March 7, 2014

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Breaking News: Ship bursts into flames off Phuket

PHUKET: A ship carrying cargo was engulfed by flames near Koh Naka, off Phuket’s east coast this afternoon.

Phuket Marine Police were notified of the incident at about 4pm by a speedboat captain.

First reports are that all on board the ship were safely rescued by the passing speedboat.

— Chutharat Plerin

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