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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". |