Durban ship catches fire, 6 suspected dead: Pictures

Ship catches fire, 6 suspected dead: Pictures. “The ship believed to be a fishing vessel was alight and firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire.

Six people were found dead after a Fishing Vessel caught fire at the Durban Harbour on Thursday afternoon.

Multiple workers were assessed by Paramedics on the wharf side and three workers were transported to a nearby hospital,” Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jamieson.

Six people were unaccounted for after the incident. Six of the people that were unaccounted for have been found dead.

At this stage the events leading up to the fire is unknown, however, SAPS are investigating.

Source: Daily Sun