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22 Sep 2017 | Fri 15:00
The Maldives National Defence Force said that it had dispatched a speed boat to assist the vessel
The Maldives National Defence Force said that it had dispatched a speed boat to assist the vessel
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Marine Accidents
Unstable water bag causes boat carrying three passengers to capsize
The vessel was pulled to neighbouring island resort, Embudu Village
The passengers onboard, a Maldivian and two expatriates, all remain unharmed
The boat had been carrying a large bag carrying water, which swayed from one side to the other
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A vessel travelling with three passengers has capsized near Velassaru Maldives, an island resort in Malé Atoll.

The boat had been carrying a large bag filled with water, which swayed from one side to the other causing the vessel to topple.

The Maldives National Defence Force said that it had dispatched a speed boat to assist the vessel and it was pulled to neighbouring island resort, Embudu Village.

The passengers onboard, a Maldivian and two expatriates, all remain unharmed.

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