21 rescued as cargo ship sinks off Hong Kong

（Xinhua）  17:57, August 14, 2013  

The rescue teams from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland saved 21 crew members from a cargo ship which sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday.

According to local media reports, a 190-meter long Hong Kong cargo ship Trans Summer tipped on its side and sank 80 km southwest of Hong Kong in waves of up to 15 meters caused by severe Typhoon Utor Wednesday morning.

The crew abandoned the bulk carrier, with all saved by Hong Kong's Flying Services and a vessel from the Chinese mainland.