Six men were injured in an explosion on a vessel moored at Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong on Monday morning. The incident occurred at about 10.35am, according to police, with all injured taken to Princess Margaret Hospital. Sources suggested the vessel's engine may have triggered the blast.
Stonecutters Island, a government dockyard in Hong Kong, was the site of an explosion on a moored vessel on Monday. The blast happened at about 10.35am, injuring six men, police said. Emergency personnel responded quickly, transporting all injured from the vessel to Princess Margaret Hospital.
Sources indicated that the vessel's engine was suspected to be behind the explosion, though no official cause has been confirmed. Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the details.
Local media noted that while such incidents are rare, Stonecutters Island hosts frequent ship maintenance activities as a key dockyard. The injured are reported to be in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries. Hong Kong's Fire Services Department and police coordinated the response to secure the area.
The event underscores the importance of safety in maritime operations, but further details remain pending.
