Three found dead in vessel fire

Three found dead in vessel fire

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Three crew members were found dead on Friday after their vessel, which was carrying around 400 drums of diesel fuel, kerosene and gasoline was destroyed by fire on Alalak river in South Sulawesi.

The entire crew were all missing after the accident, which occurred on Wednesday. Rescuers discovered their charred bodies near the site of the fire located on the border area between Banjarmasin and Barito Kuala.

The bodies had been brought to the local hospital before being handed over to their families.

Comr. Taufiq Sugiono, a South Kalimantan Police spokesman, said his personnel were investigating the cause of the fire.

It was not clear whether the vessel was attempting to smuggle the fuel or not. --Antara