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Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuating: UK maritime agency

Published: 11 Mar 2026 - 09:33 am | Last Updated: 11 Mar 2026 - 09:34 am
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AFP

Dubai: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday.

"It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.