At least 12 dead and dozens injured in smelter furnace explosion in Indonesia, local media reports

December 24, 2023

At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured after a smelter furnace explosion at a nickel factory in Indonesia, local media has reported.

The blast at Morowali industrial park on Sulawesi Island took place during furnace maintenance at around 5.30am local time.

Around 39 people were injured during the incident, according to a statement from the industrial estate's management company.

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