Cargo Vessel Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Injured

LONDON: A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard and leaving two people injured, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The incident was reported on Wednesday as tensions and security concerns continue to affect shipping through the strategically important waterway.

According to the maritime security authorities, the vessel caught fire after being hit and became stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

All crew members were safely evacuated from the vessel, while two people were injured in the incident.

UKMTO said authorities were investigating the incident. No environmental damage had been reported at the time of the initial notification.

The latest incident adds to concerns over the safety of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes for energy transportation.