An explosion occurred on the tanker "Onemen" near Anadyr, there are victims

An explosion of flammable liquid vapors occurred on the small tanker Onemen, injuring two people. This was announced on August 25 by the press service of the port of Anadyr in the Telegram channel.

"One crew member and the captain were injured and were promptly airlifted to the Chukotka District Hospital in the city of Anadyr," the publication says.

It is specified that there was no subsequent burning after the explosion. Gorenje The tanker continues to be towed to the port of Anadyr, the vessel's tightness has not been breached, and there has been no fuel spill.

Law enforcement agencies have begun checking the facts of the explosion on board the tanker.

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