Two killed when ship explodes

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)