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Naval ship Betwa tips over during undocking in Mumbai

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Press Trust of India Mumbai/New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 05 2016 | 3:57 PM IST
INS Betwa, a guided missle frigate, today tipped over during undocking at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
"There has been an incident in the cruiser grounding dock at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai involving INS Betwa.
"The incident occurred during undocking evolution wherein it is suspected that dock blocks mechanism failed. Further information is awaited," Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said.
(Reopens DEL24)
A defence spokesperson said 14 personnel have been rescued
from the dockyard. They have minor injuries, he said.
"Diving is in progress to trace two missing crew," he added.

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First Published: Dec 05 2016 | 3:57 PM IST

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