INS Betwa, a guided missle frigate, today tipped over during undocking at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
"There has been an incident in the cruiser grounding dock at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai involving INS Betwa.
"The incident occurred during undocking evolution wherein it is suspected that dock blocks mechanism failed. Further information is awaited," Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said.
Explaining the situation, he said the 3850-tonne ship, having a length of 126 metres, tipped over while it was being undocked. The mast of the ship hit the dockyard ground, he said.
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A defence spokesperson said 14 personnel have been rescued
from the dockyard. They have minor injuries, he said.
"Diving is in progress to trace two missing crew," he added.
