Multiple Fatalities after Explosion at a Shipyard in Kochi, Kerala State
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/14/2018 (India) - According to local media outlets on Wednesday, 14 February, at least five people were killed yesterday in an explosion at a dry shipyard in Kochi, Kerala state. Reports indicate that the blast occurred during repair works on a board ship owned by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). Investigations are reportedly underway.
The incident highlights the poor security standards in government-owned infrastructure in the country. Clients in the vicinity of the shipyard are advised to exercise a high level of situational awareness as investigations are underway. Those operating within the aforementioned area should expect an increase in security measures following the incident.
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