PARIS
A Spanish-flagged cargo ship, carrying manure, sank offshore off Anglet in the Basque region of France, leaving one wounded on Wednesday.
Twelve crew members were rescued by a helicopter from the ship which divided in two, officials said.
It is reported that the ship's motor broke down while it was departing from the harbor.
In addition, the severe storms across France in the last two days, have had an impact on the accident.
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