Australia PM brands Barrier Reef grounding ‘outrageous’

Australian PM Kevin Rudd has voiced his anger over the grounding of a Chinese ship in the Great Barrier Reef. Mr Rudd said it was “outrageous” the ship had apparently strayed 12km (7.5 miles) off course through the marine park, where it is now leaking oil. He said the situation remained serious and vowed to bring those responsible for the disaster to account. Officials say the ship is badly damaged but stable and that the threat of oil slicks has been largely contained.