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Sun Nov-11-07 06:18 AM
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Russian oil tanker splits in half - BBC

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Source: BBC News

Last Updated: Sunday, 11 November 2007, 11:08 GMT

Russian oil tanker splits in half

A Russian oil tanker has split in half during a
severe storm near the Black Sea, spilling around
1,300 tonnes of fuel oil.

A Russian official said it was a "very serious
environmental disaster", which would take years
to solve.

The vessel was at the Kerch Strait, between the
Azov and Black Seas, when it broke up after being
battered by 5m (16.5ft) high waves on Sunday
morning.

Efforts to rescue the 13 crew are being hampered
by harsh weather conditions.

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Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7089317.stm

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