An explosion on an oil tanker in Thailand has taken the lives of eight people.
The blast occurred on Tuesday morning. The tanker was docked for repairs in the Mae Klong river in the central province of Samutsongkram.
According to the provincial governor, 10 people were on board at the time. Authorities think the explosion might have been caused by a spark from repair work igniting the ship's oil tank. The blaze had been extinguished as of Tuesday afternoon.
The boom was reportedly heard 10 kilometers away. More than 70 houses in the area felt the impact. No oil leakage has been reported so far.
The blast occurred on Tuesday morning. The tanker was docked for repairs in the Mae Klong river in the central province of Samutsongkram.
According to the provincial governor, 10 people were on board at the time. Authorities think the explosion might have been caused by a spark from repair work igniting the ship's oil tank. The blaze had been extinguished as of Tuesday afternoon.
The boom was reportedly heard 10 kilometers away. More than 70 houses in the area felt the impact. No oil leakage has been reported so far.
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Summary
Oil tanker explosion in Thailand claims eight lives. Incident occurred on a repair dock in Mae Klong river, Samutsongkram province, on Tuesday morning. Ten people were on board at the time of blast, caused by potential spark from repair work igniting oil tank. No oil leakage reported so far.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230118_39/
Date: Jan. 18, 2023
Created: 2023/01/19 07:36
Updated: 2025/12/09 08:44
Last Read: 2023/01/19 07:45