3 killed in Malaysia after lifeboat falls into sea from Petronas floating vessel
The victims were on a lifeboat for maintenance work when an attached rope or hook came loose, causing them to spill into the sea
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Three workers were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while the injured staff member was evacuated for medical treatment and remains under observation, Petronas said.
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The victims were believed to have boarded a lifeboat on the platform to descend to the sea for maintenance work. However, a rope or hook attached to the boat is believed to have come loose, causing them to fall into the sea.
AdvertisementThose who died were Ahmad Fiqri Zakaria, 38, Muhammad Faezuan Hakim Mohammad Bustamam, 28, and Nik Muhammad Hafifi Asri Ab Majid, 38.
Another victim, Mohd Taufik Mohd Ruslan, 37, was reported to have been seriously injured. He is still receiving treatment at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
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