Watch: Man who sustained burns, injuries in cargo ship airlifted to Abu Dhabi hospital

A 50-year-old Indian national was airlifted to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi after sustaining burns and multiple injuries aboard a cargo ship in the UAE's territorial waters.
The medical evacuation was carried out by the National Guard's National Search and Rescue Center, which responded promptly to the emergency on Sunday.
Utilising specialised search and rescue aircraft, the team was able to reach the vessel swiftly and transport the injured crew member to receive urgent medical care.
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