Explosion on boat in Gothenburg
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Explosion on boat in Gothenburg - one injured

A man was injured in an explosion aboard a pleasure boat in Torslanda on Hisingen, according to the Greater Gothenburg Rescue Service.

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Sahlgrenska University Hospital's press service told Göteborgs-Posten that the man, who is in his 50s, is slightly injured.

The explosion is believed to have been caused by gasoline vapors that ignited while refueling the boat at a marina.

The alarm about the accident came in at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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