55 Chinese sailors in submarine feared dead 'caught in trap' meant to snare UK and US

"Up to 55 Chinese sailors are feared dead after a nuclear submarine was "caught in a trap

intended to snare British and US vessels", it has been reported.
According to the Mail Online, 22 officers were among those reported to have died in China's Yellow Sea - including the captain Colonel Xue Yong-Peng. The reported trap was intended to "ensnare British sub-surface vessels" operating off the coast of China's Shandong Province.
The report states: "According to a secret UK report the seamen died following a catastrophic failure of the submarine's oxygen systems which poisoned the crew. The submarine hit a chain and anchor obstacle used by the Chinese Navy to trap US and allied submarines." DailyExpress