On the evening of December 3, the leader of the People's Committee of Khanh Binh Tay Bac commune (Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province) said that 3 victims who suffered burns in the crab fishing boat explosion that occurred in the area that morning are still receiving intensive treatment at Ca Mau Provincial General Hospital.
According to the People's Committee of Khanh Binh Tay Bac commune, the incident occurred at 9:25 am. At this time, Mr. Bui Minh Canh (born in 1989, residing in Khanh Binh Tay Bac commune) was driving the boat to refuel to go fishing at sea, there were 4 crew members on the boat.
While moving, the main engine system in the boat's hold exploded abnormally, and the throttle could not be turned down. A minute later, the boat's engine exploded, burning Mr. Canh and two other crew members. The burned people were quickly taken to Ca Mau General Hospital by the remaining crew members.
The explosion also caused the boat's hatch cover to fly away, the cabin windows to shatter into many pieces, and the boat's side to crack...
According to doctors treating the three victims, Mr. Canh and the two fishermen were hospitalized with severe burns covering more than 50% of their bodies. One of them suffered multiple injuries, is in a coma, and is on a ventilator.
The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated by the police.
TAN THAI
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