Nine commandos injured in boat explosion

Nine members of the 69 Commando were injured when the boat they were in exploded at the Marine Police jetty in Kampung Acheh, Sitiawan, near here today.

The incident occurred about 9.30am involving a Kerambit 3 boat which was used in a boat handling course attended by the nine commandos, comprising six participants, two trainers and a mechanic.

According to a source, one of the boat engines failed to start and repair work was conducted and the explosion occurred after the engine was able to start.

All the victims were then taken to Seri Manjung Hospital where two of them were placed in the red zone (critical), six in the yellow zone (semi-critical) and one in the green zone (not critical). - BERNAMA