Singapore-registered container vessel runs aground on Hooghly River bank
A container ship flying Singapore's flag struck the bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India after a reported steering malfunction while en route to Kolkata.
Why it matters
The grounding could disrupt a key trade route and pose environmental risks in a heavily used river.
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