Two die in gas pipe explosion

Two die in gas pipe explosion

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Two workers died and another sustained a serious injury Monday when a pipeline owned by PT Asamerah in Sebokor village, Bayunglincir subdistrict, in Musi Banyuasin regency exploded.

Provincial police spokesman Lt. Col. Sardjo told journalists the victims were identified as Armensyah, 25, and Tri Rahardo, 26. They were burned to death.

Another, identified as Hendra, 25, is being treated in Charitas hospital here.

Sardjo said the three were working at the site when the gas pipe exploded. The case was being handled by Banyuasin police precinct, he said as reported by Antara. (aan)