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Mystery ship capsizes in Trinidad and Tobago, triggering massive oil spill and national emergency

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A mystery vessel ca Trinidad ednes Tobago waters off the Caribbean island, with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.

Caribbean nister Keith Rowley declares Carnival al emergency, says the spill is "not under control Sunday reds of volunteers hav Keith Rowley ng since Thursday to halt the spread of the oil.

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