Vietnamese Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Lăng Cô Coast Due to Strong Winds
A 23,000-ton cargo ship, VTA NEPTUNE, ran aground near the coast of Lăng Cô in central Vietnam due to strong winds and high waves. The 20 crew members are safe. The grounding has not affected navigation and poses minimal environmental risk.
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