Gas tank explosion while fishing, 6 Nghe An crew members seriously injured
(Baonghean.vn) - While fishing at sea, a gas tank on a fishing boat of Nghe An fishermen exploded. The boat owner and crew were seriously injured.
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| The gas tank exploded, causing severe damage to many items on the train. Photo: Thuong Tan |
At 5:00 a.m. on March 10, the Border Guard Station of Cua Lo - Ben Thuy port, Nghe An Border Guard received a report that a gas explosion occurred on a fishing boat with license plate NA 91286 owned by Mr. Nguyen Xuan Truong (residing in Hai Binh block, Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town) while the boat was fishing in the area of Cua Hoi inlet, about 2km from shore.
The explosion seriously injured Mr. Truong and 5 crew members on board, includingVo Van Luong, Tran Van Chien, Nguyen Van Hung all reside in Hai Binh block, Nghi Hai ward; Vo Sy Tuong resides in Hai Thanh block and Nguyen Xuan Tuat resides in Hai Lam block, Cua Lo town.
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| The victims were brought ashore and taken to the emergency room. Photo: Thuong Tan |
Upon receiving the news, officers and soldiers of Cua Lo - Ben Thuy Port Border Post mobilized forces to coordinate with local authorities, Navy Team 2 and fishermen to urgently rescue and bring the victims ashore.
After initial first aid, the victims were transported to Nghe An General Hospital for further treatment. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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| Many people suffered severe burns to their faces, legs, and arms. Photo: Thuong Tan |
