55 Chinese sailors are feared dead in nuclear submarine

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(DAILY MAIL U.K.) – Fifty-five Chinese sailors are feared dead after their nuclear submarine apparently got caught in a trap intended to ensnare British sub-surface vessels in the Yellow Sea.

According to a secret UK report the seamen died following a catastrophic failure of the submarine's oxygen systems which poisoned the crew. The captain of the Chinese PLA Navy submarine '093-417' is understood to be among the deceased, as were 21 other officers.

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Officially, China has denied the incident took place. It also appears Beijing refused to request international assistance for its stricken submarine.

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