K. Male'
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18 Feb 2019 | Mon 11:15
The fire was reported to the Maldives National Defence Force at 4:45am
The fire was reported to the Maldives National Defence Force at 4:45am
MNDF
Marine Accidents
One dead in cargo vessel fire near Faafu atoll
There were 16 people on board at the time of the incident
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A cargo vessel travelling near Filitheyo island in Faafu atoll has been razed, resulting in the death of one individual on board.

The incident was reported at 4:45am on Monday, and the fire was controlled within hours.

The Maldives National Defence Force says conditions on the vessel did not present a direct fatal risk to those on board, and that they believe the individual died from ‘shock’.

There were 16 people on board at the time of the incident.

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