Worker found dead after apparent explosion on petroleum barge on Staten Island
MARINERS HARBOR, Staten Island (WABC) -- A worker was discovered dead after an apparent explosion on a barge on Staten Island on Thursday, according to officials.
The apparent explosion happened on a petroleum barge named Casablanca at 3249 Richmond Terrace between South and Arlington avenues in the Mariners Harbor section just after 2:30 p.m.
One worker was discovered dead on the barge, according to officials. All other workers have been accounted for.
Firefighters are responding with a fuel unit and will drain excess petroleum from the rest of damaged container.
No further details have been provided so far.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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