One dead in ship explosion

Thu, 02 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

MANADO, North Sulawesi: At least one sailor died and six
others wounded when a ship, Tanor Permai II, exploded Tuesday
while docked at Samudera Bitung harbor.

Antara reported Damu, 56, from Probolinggo, East Jawa, as the
only fatality.

Five of the six injured sailors are in intensive care at Budi
Mulia hospital. The sixth is being treated at Malalayang
hospital.

Police are still investigation the cause of the explosion.
(mds)

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