One killed, five injured in ship fire


File pic of Teluk Bahang.

BUTTERWORTH: One crewman was killed while five others injured when their cargo ship caught fire in the sea near Muka Head, off the Teluk Bahang coast.

The cause of the fire, which occurred at about 10pm Monday, is believed to be triggered from a gas canister explosion.

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Muka Head , Teluk Bahang , Penang , boat fire

   

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