BMWs And Mercedes Among 3,000 Cars On Burning Ship
NDTV
"Extinguishing the fire can cause stability problems due to water in the ship," the coast guard said, adding that it is not yet possible to put people on board the ship. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
A cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 automobiles - some of them made by Mercedes-Benz Group AG and BMW AG - burned for a second day near the Netherlands while the Dutch coast guard fought to contain the blaze.
A crew member aboard the Fremantle Highway died as the fire engulfed the ship after midnight Wednesday. All 23 people on board, including several injured crew and the person who died, were taken from the scene by helicopters and lifeboats, authorities said.
The fire was still ablaze with the situation stable as of 8:30 a.m. Amsterdam time Thursday, according to a coast guard spokesperson. Towing or salvage operations can only take place after the fire is put out, according to the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
