Two killed in vat explosion

Two killed in vat explosion

BONDOWOSO, East Java: At least two people were killed and a building destroyed when a vat in a soybean curd factory in Pademangan Kulon village exploded on Saturday.

Antara reported that when it exploded, the vat traveled about 200 meters, breaking through the factory's wall, before it landed on a railway track and buckled it, disrupting the Bondowoso- Jember railway service on that day.

Those killed were identified as Fauzi, the owner of the factory, and foreman Yacob.

Dozens of workers were busy doing their job when the vat exploded.

Police said that initial investigations showed that the vat exploded because its valve had been too tight. (pan)