THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Boat explosion injures two at Chalong Pier

Boat explosion injures two at Chalong Pier

An explosion of a speed boat called Choksomboon at Chalong Pier in Phuket has injured two people and damaged the bottom of the vessel.

At about 4pm on Tuesday, Chalong police received a report about an explosion and blaze near Chalong Pier.

Boat explosion injures two at Chalong Pier
At the scene, police found a damaged two-outboard-engine speedboat docked at the port. Glass and some panels on the boat were destroyed and scattered along the length of the hull. The two injured – crew members Anurak Yalong, 22, and Thorn Yalong, 22 – were rushed to Siriroj Hospital.
Following an investigation, police have revealed that the two were refuelling the boat while it was docked at the pier. The boat exploded, causing the fire to spread.

Boat explosion injures two at Chalong Pier
People around the area rushed to help and managed to extinguish the fire.
Asked about the cause of the explosion, police said they presume it came from fuel vapour and a spark from the electric cabling on board. Police are continuing their investigation into the exact cause.

Source: https://www.phuketgazette.net/news/boat-explosion-chalong-pier

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