A cargoship which grounded on a Welsh beach this week has been declared a total loss, its managers says.

The 2,400-dwt Carrier (built 1985) hit the rocks off Llandulas on Wednesday after its crew of seven were hauled off by RAF and Royal Navy helicopters.

Reederei Erwin Strahlmann explains an operation to pump the 35 tonnes of gasoil from the vessel began last night and will continue around the clock during the holiday weekend.

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