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The Economic Times
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LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz

DOHA: A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was ​damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Tuesday, after ​reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway overnight.

The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out ​distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of the sources said. Another source briefed on the matter said the vessel was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room. The crew were safe and were being evacuated.

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