A fishing boat sank after a gas container exploded, killing one, injuring two and leaving two missing in the central province of Quang Ngai.
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The accident occured at 7:30pm on October 2 some 28 nautical miles southwest of Con Dao Island.
According to Pham Thi Huong, vice chairwoman of Ly Son District People’s Committee, the explosion killed the boat captain, Vo Van Tam and injured two fishermen, Vo Van Loc and Nguyen Chi.
The injured victims are now being treated at the medical centre on Con Dao Island. Rescuers have not yet been able to locate Bui Van Binh and Le Van Phuoc the two other fishermen on board at the time. Search efforts continue.
