An explosion on a tanker off the coast of Yemen has caused a fire, reports the European marine rescue mission Aspides. The MV Falcon, which sails under the Cameroonian flag and is loaded with liquefied gas, has been evacuated and is floating burning and rudderless near Aden. According to Aspides, 24 of the 26 people on board were brought to safety. One person is still missing and another is still on board, the EU mission said.
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