The Sri Lankan Navy had said at least 101 people were missing and 78 were injured after a submarine attack on an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka.

A Navy spokesperson is now saying that the figures given earlier were not correct.

The spokesperson says 32 people injured in the incident were rescued by the navy and are now receiving treatment in the hospital.

A search and rescue operation is still underway.

This is an evolving story, and we will bring you any further updates or clarifications as we get them.