Ten injured in explosion

3 February 2011 08:48 am

At least ten workers were hospitalized with minor injuries following an accidental explosion at the Colombo Dockyard a short while ago, hospital sources said.

Accordingly, a gas tank had exploded while workers were repairing a ship inside the Colombo Dockyard. The injured were admitted to the Colombo General Hospital, were said to be out of danger.

The Chief Nurse Pushpa Ramyani Soysa confirmed that most of them have sustained minor injuries. (SD)