WATCH CLIP

On January 3, information from the People's Committee of Xich Tho commune, Nho Quan district (Ninh Binh) said that an explosion had just occurred in the area, injuring 3 people.

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The ship exploded and caught fire. Photo: Nam Tran

According to initial information, at around 10:00 a.m. the same day, in Lien Minh village, while a group of workers were cleaning and maintaining an oil tanker anchored on the Boi River, it suddenly exploded and caught fire.

The incident left three people injured. The injured were then taken to the medical station for first aid and then transferred to a higher level.

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The incident left three people injured. Photo: Nam Tran
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Scene of the explosion. Photo: Nam Tran

Immediately after the incident, authorities were present at the scene to put out the fire and identify the victims.

The incident is currently being investigated by authorities to clarify the cause.