Phuket police investigate speedboat explosion that left two crew members injured

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Phuket police investigate speedboat explosion that left two crew members injured

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The boats's wheelhouse was totally destroyed by the explosion. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of an explosion on a tour speedboat in Chalong Bay yesterday afternoon shortly after the boat had returned tourists from Phi Phi Island to Chalong Pier. The explosion resulted in two crew members suffering injuries.

 

Chalong Police was notified of the incident, about 200 metres from Chalong Pier, by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation’s (PPAO or OrBorJor) Tourist Assistance Centre at 3:45pm yesterday (Nov 21).

 

Lt Sakkarin Sangjaroen of the Chalong Police arrived at the scene to find the speedboat’s wheelhouse totally destroyed. The boat’s floor had also sustained some damage.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-police-investigate-speedboat-explosion-that-left-two-crew-members-injured-64807.php

 

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[Old Croc]

Very fortunate it happened after the tourists disembarked.

Just having a quick smoke while refueling?

Edited November 22, 2017 by Old Croc