OM takes action after heavy explosion

WILLEMSTAD - In connection with a violent explosion on Wednesday at 16:15 hrs on the site where asphalt is processed (Asphalt Lake Recovery), the Public Prosecution Office (OM) of Curaçao launched a so-called event investigation.

With the explosion were 4 people injured and one person killed.

The prosecution has seized the body of the deceased for autopsy, as prescribed by law. The identity of the victim has not yet been announced by the police.

One of the seriously injured will most likely be flown to Colombia tonight for the treatment of burns he suffered.

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