Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian Navy frigate Sahand was involved in an "accident" during repairs in the southern port of Bandar Abbas.

The Army's news portal said on Sunday that Sahand lost its balance due to water leaking into its tanks as it was undergoing repairs at a maritime dock in Bandar Abbas.

It added that the vessel was "being returned to balance".

Several people sustained minor injuries in the incident and were taken to hospital.

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