Published 15:57 IST, October 1st 2019

Dashcam captures terrifying moment South Korean oil tanker explodes

A dashcam video of the terrifying explosion of an oil tanker in South Korea has surfaced online, showing just how huge the blast which took place on Sept 27 was

Reported by: Tanima Ray
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A dashcam installed in rear of a car has captured terrifying moment of an explosion in South Korea. foot captured shows a ship full of petroleum going up in flames. crew members were reportedly rescued in nick of time, though several sustained injuries. incident happened on September 27 at around 11 AM local time, as per reports.

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terrifying explosion

In video, ship burst into a plume of flames just off of shoreline, visible from all around. fire raised into sky, first in an apparently random ball before taking shape of a singular column underneath. writhing mass of red and orange n changed to acrid black smoke as petroleum burned up in one massive blaze. dashcam wasn't only camera that captured incident. Reports said that during that time, locals stopped to watch it happen. 

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More visuals and reactions

Many or locals shot incident on various cameras at various angles. se foots and pictures were shared on social media. Netizens showered words of relief that one was killed in fire. re were ors who promoted petroleum reduction in favor of more safe and sustainable fuel sources. re were speculations about possibility of sabot as well yet re has been evidence of it.


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Details of explosion

Korean authorities are investigating source of fire. As per reports, vessel was carrying high inflammable oil which was ignited in Ulsan, a port city to souast of South Korea's capital, Seoul. tanker was in a berth at Yeompo Quay when it lit up, and explosion spre fire to ar vessel which was nearby. re was a total of 25 crew members of tanker who were all foreign nationals, while or ship h 21 in its crew. As per reports, three foreigners and 9 South Koreans were injured along with six rescue workers. Rest suffered burns and suffocation due to smoke.
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