Couple suffer severe burns after boat explodes in Ibiza

An investigation is now underway after a boat exploded in a marina in Ibiza, leaving two people in a critical condition in hospital.

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The Ports De Balears in Ibiza are investigating to try and find out why a small boat exploded into flames at Marina Ibiza.

Five people were on board at the time on the incident on 24 July.

According to witnesses, the 23-foot boat had just refuelled when the explosion happened.

A  woman is reported to have suffered burns to 90 per cent of her body, while a 36-year-old man has 80 per cent burns.

Both are receiving treatment at a specialist burns unit in Valencia.

Boat explodes at Marina Ibiza

Firefighters put out the blaze. Credit: Ports de Balears/Twitter

 

Another man suffered a burnt arm and two other people were treated for smoke inhalation.

A jet-ski was also engulfed in flames when the explosion happened.

Firefighters were called and put out the blaze.

Boat explosion in Ibiza Marina

The remains of the boat. Credit: Ports de Balears/Twitter

 

The Ports de Balears has opened an investigation to find out the cause of the explosion.

All the victims are believed to have come from Valencia.

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