Tanker Explosion In Germany Kills Two

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A blast in the motor tanker at Duisburg Shipyard in Germany kills two and the search operation is underway for one worker.

The tanker vessel was moored at the shipyard when an explosion occurred on the vessel this Thursday morning.  The blast killed two workers aboard the vessel, who were involved in some loading operations.  One other worker went missing during the incident and the search operation is underway.

The cause of the blast is not known, reports the representatives of the local fire brigade.

The fire on the tanker has now been extinguished.  The operation involved 50 rescue vehicles and one police helicopter.

Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for local law enforcement said: “She was moored at the shipyard and the blast was on the vessel.  Two bodies have been found aboard. They were probably workers who had access to the motor tanker during repair. The third worker is currently missing.”

Representatives of Meiderich shipyard, where the tanker was moored, informed that they have no connection to the incident and refused to comment.

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Source: RT

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