Explosion, fire on Indian Navy Sub in Mumbai; 18 personnel missing

Times of India ^ | 14 August 2013 | Staff

[rjbemsha]

Report: On 14 August 2013 an explosion took place on the INS Sindhurakshak while the submarine was docked at Mumbai. The blast followed by a fire occurred shortly after midnight. Many sailors on board the submarine reportedly jumped off to safety. "However, there is likelihood of some personnel being trapped inside.." an official defence ministry statement ... said.

[rjbemsha]

Background: INS Sindhurakshak (S63) is a Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy. On 4 June 2010 the Indian Defence Ministry and Zvezdochka shipyard signed a direct contract to the upgrade programme, worth $80 million and including a complete overhaul including the submarine’s hull structures.

[ThunderSleeps]

Hydrogen buildup while charging batteries? Be interesting to know what was happening on the sub when this happened.

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1:39 Minutes
BREAKING! Indian Submarine Explodes In Mumbai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ffdv_sQoE