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Police Swiftly Rescue 48 Passengers, Including Children, from Sinking Speedboat

All 48 people aboard the 'Huvan' launch, including four children, were rescued without injury after the vessel began sinking on a journey from Dhigurah to Malé. Police said they received a distress call at 7:57 am and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

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  • At 07:57 this morning, we received reports of the launch *Huvan* sinking en route from Dhigurah to Male’. The vessel was carrying 45 passengers and 3 crew members.

    Maldives Police The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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  • 48 people people rescued from the sinking launch The Standard all 48 individuals aboard the ‘Huvan’ launch were rescued after the vessel began sinking during its journey from Dhigurah to Malé.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 45 passengers passengers onboard The Standard Onboard were 45 passengers, including four children, and three crew members.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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  • The Maldives Police Service received a distress call about the compromised vessel. at 7:57 am The Standard The Maldives Police Service reported receiving a distress call at 7:57 am concerning the compromised vessel.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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