A Russian vessel, the Alpha Cruz, had an accident at the port of Montevideo, where it tilted during a fuel transfer. No injuries have been reported, but port authorities and tugboats responded on site. An anti-spill protocol has been activated to prevent any pollution, with the deployment of barriers around the ship. A salvage company is examining options to right the boat.
A Russian ship runs aground in Montevideo and threatens the marine environment
This article was updated at 11:20.