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On camera, giant ship crashes into fishing boat near Singapore, desperate crew cling on

The collision reportedly involved a 750ft, Panamanian-flagged cargo ship and occurred near the Singapore Strait.

On camera, giant ship crashes into fishing boat near Singapore, desperate crew cling on

A massive cargo ship is believed to have collided with a fishing vessel in waters near Singapore, according to videos that have spread on social media. The footage, verified by the BBC, shows the smaller boat tilting sharply as the larger vessel strikes, causing crew members to scramble for safety. One of the videos captures the 750-foot Panamanian-flagged cargo ship approaching the 160-foot fishing boat from behind, with fishermen heard shouting moments before the impact.

The collision sends debris flying and forces crew members to cling to the vessel's railings. The fishing boat appears to be listing at a 45-degree angle, with part of its deck submerged after the crash. It remains unclear if the fishing vessel managed to reach shore or sank following the incident, which is said to have likely occurred on September 17. The exact circumstances of the crash are still unknown.

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