India • Jun 11, 2025

MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck: Case registered by Kerala Police

Kerala Police have filed a case against the owners, captain, crew, and others linked to the MSC Elsa 3 cargo ship that sank off the coast on May 25. The charges include reckless navigation and mishandling hazardous materials like calcium carbide.

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Environmentalists seek full disclosure on toxic leaks

The shipwreck has hit local fishing communities hard, with oil leaks threatening marine life and livelihoods. About 50 containers have washed up on nearby beaches, raising worries about pollution. Environmentalists are pushing for full disclosure of any toxic leaks so people know what they're dealing with.