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View all search resultsPolice investigate gas pipeline explosion in Riau that injured 10
The fire also damaged five trucks and five motorcycles as well as three buildings, a tire repair shop, a palm oil collection post and a motorcycle repair shop.
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Smoke billows from a fire on Jan. 2 in the Duri-Grissik gas pipeline in Batu Ampar village, Kemuning district, Indragiri Hilir regency, Riau. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire on Jan. 3. (kompas.com/Indragiri Hilir Police)
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olice have launched an investigation into a gas leak along a pipeline operated by PT Trans Gas Indonesia (TGI) after it triggered an explosion and fire in Batu Ampar village, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau, on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
Indragiri Hilir Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Farouk Oktora said police, together with officials from the Riau Energy and Mineral Resources Agency, immediately began investigating the incident and set up a police cordon after firefighters extinguished the fire at 5:41 p.m. on Saturday.
“We are securing the location for further investigation. So far, we are still examining the cause of the fire, including whether there was any element of negligence or other technical factors,” Farouk said over the weekend.
“The joint team is still collecting statements from witnesses and gathering evidence in the field,” he added.
Farouk said the incident caused six residents to suffer from severe burns while four others were lightly wounded because they fell when escaping.
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The fire also damaged five trucks and five motorcycles as well as three buildings owned by residents, consisting of a tire repair shop, a palm oil collection post and a motorcycle repair shop.
