Two killed when ship explodes

SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Two sailors were killed and another went missing when their tanker ship exploded in Tanjungredeb on Wednesday, Antara reported.

Police said the tanker, Terang Dunia Agung, exploded shortly after unloading 150 tons of gasoline at a quay in Rinding village.

The ship's captain, Nohan Siregar, and two other crew members escaped with light burn injuries. The ship has since sank in the Segah river.

Berau District Police Lt. Col. Tisna Setiawan said yesterday that his office was questioning other crew members and officials of CV Bunga Muda which owned the tanker, as the search continued for the missing sailor.

Witnesses said the ship was undergoing repairs when it exploded. (emb)