Fire Leads to Sinking of Cargo Ship Laden with EVs and Other Vehicles

A cargo ship loaded with 3,000 vehicles, including a significant number of electric vehicles (EVs), sank in the North Pacific Ocean after a fire. The vessel, the Morning Midas, was traveling to Mexico when the blaze erupted. The fire caused extensive damage, leading to the evacuation of the crew and the ship’s subsequent sinking near the Aleutian Islands. Authorities are monitoring for potential pollution, with cleanup resources in place. The ship sank in international waters. All crew members were safely rescued from the burning ship.