The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tons of ultra-light crude oil when it collided with another vessel 260km off Shanghai on 6 January. It burned for a week before exploding and sinking on Sunday.

Sanchi is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh close to major cities like Bhopal, Bhimbetka, and Ujjain. There are several places to see in Sanchi with the stupas being the primary tourist ...

Chinese officials have told state media the Sanchi is in danger of exploding and sinking. Rescuers trying to reach the burning tanker were beaten back by toxic clouds, the transport ministry says.