12 dead, dozens injured as explosion rocks Indonesia

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At least 12 people have lost their lives while 39 others were injured in Indonesia on Sunday after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in an eastern province.

This was made known by the Spokesperson for PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, Dedy Kurniawan, which runs the complex where the plant operates in a statement.

“The current number of victims is 51 people. 12 people died in the incident. There are 39 people with minor and serious injuries,” Kurniawan said.

AFP

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