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Explosion on vessel in Indonesian port injures 15 people
12 June 2026 16:29
An explosion in the engine room of the vessel Aceh Hebat (AH) 2 has injured 15 people while the ship was moored at the port of Ulee Lheue.
The injured include 14 students from a maritime polytechnic college and one crew member of the vessel. Authorities said all 15 victims suffered burn injuries and were taken to a regional hospital for treatment, Caliber.Az reports via Indonesian media.
The Regional Port Transport Authority confirmed the number of casualties and said those injured were receiving medical care.
The cause of the explosion remains unclear. Police have launched an investigation to determine what triggered the incident aboard the vessel.
By Sabina Mammadli
Caliber.Az
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