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A dramatic maritime accident unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship collided with another vessel and split in half before sinking near Iran's coast. Iranian media released footage showing the 32-year-old cargo ship Luni, registered in Saint Kitts, partially submerged off Bandar Abbas. According to Iranian authorities, the collision caused a catastrophic hull fracture, forcing the captain to order an emergency evacuation. Rescue teams responded swiftly, safely evacuating all 23 crew members, who were transferred to Qeshm Island and are reported to be in good health. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision, while the dramatic incident has drawn attention because it occurred in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.