Workers killed, burned in Basra power plant explosion
One worker was killed and four others suffered life-threatening burns when a pipeline exploded Wednesday at the Najibiyah power plant in Basra.
The Najibiyah power plant. (Photo credit: ENKA)
BASRA - One worker was killed and four others suffered life-threatening burns when a pipeline exploded Wednesday at the Najibiyah power plant in Basra.
"The gas pipeline exploded during testing and maintenance operations on the gas system," said Mohammed Qasim, a senior staff member at the facility.
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