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