Malaysia intercepts missing oil tanker off Singapore

The vessel was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene on Friday.

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The coastguard says it has located and detained Ceres I, sailing under the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe, and two tugboats that were towing the vessel off the country's eastern coast.

The ship had collided with the Singapore-flagged Hafnia Nile on Friday, causing both ships to catch fire.

Officials in Singapore say all crew members from both ships were rescued.

Malaysia's coastguard said Ceres I had left the location immediately after the collision that caused a blaze and injured at least two crew members.

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