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Seven Are Dead in Harbor Tanker Explosion
An explosion and fire aboard the Liberian registered Sansinena shattered an 810 foot tanker in Los Angeles harbor killing seven and injuring at least 50. Two missing, a 7,000 gallon spill cleaned by vacuum boats. Ship unloaded 512,000 barrels of crude before refueling for Indonesia. Crewmembers, guards, and authorities respond as debris and shattered windows spread miles. Coast Guard to head Marine Board of Inquiry with NTSB. Police call a tactical alert after looting begins around the harbor.
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Los Angeles
Indonesia
Vince Perri
San Fernando Valley
Coast Guard
Robert I. Price
Marine Board of Inquiry
Adm
James Moreau
Hawaii
14Th Coast Guard District
National Transportation Safety Board
Price
Sansinena
AP Harbor