A major fire and multiple explosions aboard the Singapore-flagged containership MV WAN HAI 503, located 130 nautical miles northwest of Kochi, India, have left four crew members missing and resulted in 40 containers falling into the Arabian Sea. Eighteen crew members have been rescued, five of whom were injured. The Indian Coast Guard is conducting a large-scale firefighting and rescue operation as the vessel remains on fire and adrift, raising concerns about further explosions and environmental impacts. Authorities are working to stabilize the situation and protect the marine environment.

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