Two injured in sailboat explosion in Stralsund

An explosion on a sailboat in Stralsund's sport harbor has left two individuals injured. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the boat's owners were reportedly cleaning it with a flammable liquid. A subsequent ignition source triggered a flashover, resulting in the injuries.

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Two people were injured in an explosion on their sailboat in the Stralsund sport harbor.

The 42-year-old man on board suffered severe injuries, including second-degree burns. The 33-year-old woman also on the boat sustained minor injuries. Both were treated at the scene by emergency services and transported to a hospital.

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The owners had apparently cleaned their boat with a flammable liquid on Sunday morning. When they later started the boat, an ignition occurred.

Emergency services, including the Stralsund water police, the professional fire department, rescue services, and police officers, responded to the incident. The fire department secured the damaged boat, which sustained an estimated 10,000 euros in damages. A neighboring boat also suffered minor damage from the blast, though no operational fluids leaked.

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The 42-year-old man was seriously injured, suffering second-degree burns among other injuries. The 33-year-old woman on board was slightly injured.

The water police inspection has opened a criminal investigation into negligent bodily harm.

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The professional fire department Stralsund secured the damaged boat. Damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros.