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Mauritian oil tanker runs aground on the coast of Reunion Island

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A Mauritian oil tanker runs aground on the south coast of Reunion Island, as a result of the heavy weather caused by the passage of cyclone Batsirai. The 11 sailors of the ship Tresta Star, which was fortunately sailing empty, were rescued.

Added on the 04/02/2022 21:25:03 - Copyright : AFP EN

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