Russian sub victims suffocated

Published: 10 November 2008 y., Monday
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Investigators are aboard a Russian nuclear submarine that's back in port near Vladivostok after disaster struck during trials in the Sea of Japan.

 

At least 20 sailors and civilians suffocated when a lethal gas was pumped into the ship's nose after a fire extinguishing system was activated by mistake.

 

It is the worst naval accident in Russia since 118 were killed in the sinking of the Kursk eight years ago.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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