India, May 9 -- An Indian sailor was killed and 4 others suffered burn injuries after a wooden dhow carrying general cargo caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, government sources.

According to officials, the incident took place on Friday when the dhow, carrying 18 Indian crew members, caught fire and later capsized near the strategic maritime route connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued safely by a passing vessel operating in the area, sources said.

"In this incident, one Indian on the dhow died while four received burn injuries. The injured are receiving medical treatment in Dubai and are safe," a government source said.

Authorities said the exact cause of the fire is still bein...