Cargo Ship Carrying Thousands of Vehicles Abandoned After Fire Off Alaska
A cargo ship, the Morning Midas, carrying 3,000 vehicles including 800 electric vehicles, was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after catching fire. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident near Adak Island, successfully rescuing all 22 crew members from a lifeboat. The fire reignited multiple times, forcing an evacuation amid concerns of further hazards. Initial reports confirmed that no injuries occurred among the crew. The environmental impact and logistics implications for electric vehicle transportation remain under scrutiny.
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