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Sri Lanka grapples with severe marine disaster

The Singapore registered vessel northwest of Colombo

The Singapore registered vessel northwest of Colombo Source: AAP

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A cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals sank off Sri Lanka's west coast on Wednesday, after efforts to rescue it were abandoned.

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