Twenty crew have been rescued ​from a Thai ‌ship hit by unknown projectiles in the ​Strait of Hormuz ​but three crew remain ⁠missing, Thailand’s Transport ​Ministry said on Wednesday.

The ​ministry said the crew had abandoned the vessel ​in a lifeboat ​and were rescued by the ‌Omani ⁠navy.

It said an explosion occurred in the stern of ​the ​ship ⁠and caused a fire in the ​engine compartment, ​where ⁠the remaining three crew members had been ⁠working.