Paddle steamer explosion on SA's River Murray leaves two with burns
kiwijims said
03:57 PM Mar 20, 2017
An eyewitness, who did not wish to be named, said she heard loud bangs and then saw dark smoke and the steamer in flames about 1:40pm.
"It was completely engulfed in flames," she said.
It is understood those injured were the couple who owned the vessel.
SA Ambulance said a man and woman were treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital at nearby Murray Bridge.
Three Country Fire Service units attended the emergency.
K.J.
KFT said
04:42 PM Mar 20, 2017
That is not good, not good at all.
be interesting to know what actually caused the explosion.
Just hope the victims will make a full recovery
-- Edited by KFT on Monday 20th of March 2017 04:42:43 PM
kiwijims said
04:54 PM Mar 20, 2017
I agree KFT, not good for those owners, I will always remember the afternoon we spent on one of those paddle steamers, Cruising down the Murray, peace and tranquility the whole trip, fantastic way to unwind, just sitting there with a coldie in the hand and watching the scenery sliding by at a very leisurely pace.
K.J.
Desert Dweller said
08:25 PM Mar 20, 2017
Crossed the Murray River on the Wellington Vehicular Ferry a few days ago. Nice relaxing spot.
beiffe said
12:31 PM Mar 22, 2017
Wife is in Hospital in Adelaide not ver good by my reports from someone who is a personal friend.
Cause is still unknown. Could have been a gas bottle as stated on Media but I think it may have been steam powered if it was the one that came through my marina aa few weeks before.
That one was definitely steam powered as I smelt the coal and after spending a lot of time with steam grains I recognise the smell so could have been something down below.
An eyewitness, who did not wish to be named, said she heard loud bangs and then saw dark smoke and the steamer in flames about 1:40pm.
"It was completely engulfed in flames," she said.
It is understood those injured were the couple who owned the vessel.
SA Ambulance said a man and woman were treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital at nearby Murray Bridge.
Three Country Fire Service units attended the emergency.
K.J.
That is not good, not good at all.
be interesting to know what actually caused the explosion.
Just hope the victims will make a full recovery
-- Edited by KFT on Monday 20th of March 2017 04:42:43 PM
I agree KFT, not good for those owners, I will always remember the afternoon we spent on one of those paddle steamers, Cruising down the Murray, peace and tranquility the whole trip, fantastic way to unwind, just sitting there with a coldie in the hand and watching the scenery sliding by at a very leisurely pace.
K.J.
Cause is still unknown. Could have been a gas bottle as stated on Media but I think it may have been steam powered if it was the one that came through my marina aa few weeks before.
That one was definitely steam powered as I smelt the coal and after spending a lot of time with steam grains I recognise the smell so could have been something down below.