Explosion in Tangerang; 1 House Collapses, 1 Person Injured
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Tangerang - A huge explosion in Mekar Bakti, Tangerang, on Tuesday afternoon, May 15, caused a house collapsed and a resident suffered minor injuries.
“The explosion occurred at the place of banana processing,” said Chief of Detective and Criminal Unit of Tangerang City Police Wiwin Setiawan on Tuesday.
According to Wiwin, the explosion occurred because the heating engine that uses carbide as fuel was exploded. “Exploded, 1 person slightly injured,” she said.
Wiwin confirmed the explosion has nothing to do with terrorist acts. She has not been able to explain in detail the chronology of the incident. “It has just happened and I'm heading to the location,” she said.
Based on photos and videos widely circulated, the explosion has caused one building collapsed and heavily damaged.
The roof and wall of the building have collapsed and hit a number of parked two-wheeled vehicles. The residents around were seen gathered at the scene.
JONIANSYAH