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Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales

Emergency rescue teams are considering how to refloat a stricken cargo ship, which has been leaking marine gas after running aground in stormy seas off the coast of North Wales. Until a decision has been made, the boat remains on shore leaking oil.

Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
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The flag of the grounded vessel leaking oil into the Irish sea can be seen from the A55 the main road through the coast of north Wales.

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  • id:1142071
  • date:4 April 2012
  • dimensions:12.91 x 8.64 in. (3872 x 2592 px)
  • dpi:300dpi
  • file size in memory:28.71 MB
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  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
  • Ship runs aground and leaks diesel as storms hit North Wales
Story summary

Emergency rescue teams are considering how to refloat a stricken cargo ship, which has been leaking marine gas after running aground in stormy seas off the coast of North Wales. Until a decision has been made, the boat remains on shore leaking oil.

Details
  • id:1142071
  • date:4 April 2012
  • dimensions:12.91 x 8.64 in. (3872 x 2592 px)
  • dpi:300dpi
  • file size in memory:28.71 MB
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