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Russian cargo ship runs aground off Cornwall coast Russian cargo ship runs aground off Cornwall coast
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A 16,000-tonne Russian cargo ship has run aground off a beach in Cornwall.A 16,000-tonne Russian cargo ship has run aground off a beach in Cornwall.
The massive vessel, believed to be the Kuzma Minin, grounded off Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth at about 05:40 GMT.The massive vessel, believed to be the Kuzma Minin, grounded off Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth at about 05:40 GMT.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the 590ft (180m) ship had dragged its anchor and has a list of about five degrees.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the 590ft (180m) ship had dragged its anchor and has a list of about five degrees.
There is no cargo on the vessel, which has 18 Russian crew on board. Tugs will be attached to the ship to help refloat it when the tide rises.There is no cargo on the vessel, which has 18 Russian crew on board. Tugs will be attached to the ship to help refloat it when the tide rises.
The Met Office had issued a yellow warning of severe weather for the areas with 65mph winds forecast.
The MCA said there had been no reports of any pollution and coastguards had cordoned off an area around the ship.The MCA said there had been no reports of any pollution and coastguards had cordoned off an area around the ship.
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One eyewitness, Megan Hocking, said she was "thinking of everybody on the tugs and lifeboat this morning - terrible conditions for a rescue mission".
Another added that the area was "getting busy with sightseers".