Explosion on a Docked Fishing Vessel at Chuksan Port, Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk... 2 Crew Members Injured

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] At around 6:16 a.m. on the 30th, an explosion occurred on the 7.93-ton gillnet fishing vessel A, which was docked at Chuksan Port in Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongbuk, injuring two crew members on their legs and heads. They were transported to a hospital in Pohang city.

According to the Uljin Coast Guard, officers who heard the explosion sound near the harbor arrived at the scene and rescued the injured crew members A (49) and B (53). The crew members transported to the hospital are reported to be in stable condition. The fire caused by the explosion burned some of the interior furnishings but was extinguished by the crew.

The Coast Guard is investigating the exact cause of the accident based on the crew members' statements that the explosion occurred the moment they lit the gas stove connected to an LP gas cylinder to prepare breakfast.

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