Three Victims Of The PT ITSS Smelter Tungku Explosion Referred To Makassar

The victims of the smelter furnace explosion were transferred from the ambulance to the plane to be flown to Makassar for further medical treatment, Friday (12/29/2023). (ANTARA/HO-Humas PT IMIP)

PALU - Three victims of the PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS) smelter furnace explosion in the industrial area of PT Indonesia Morowali Industri Park (IMIP) in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, were again referred to a hospital in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

"The reference is made so that patients receive more intensive treatment," said PT IMIP Media Relations Head Dedy Kurniawan as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, December 29.

He stated that the three victims referred to Makassar were Patriansyah, Yulius Bangun, and Martinus who were flown through the special airport of PT IMIP using a medical plane.

They were flown on different days, one patient was flown on Thursday (28/12), while the other two had only been flown on Friday (29/12) due to bad weather conditions.

"These three patients have previously received medical treatment at the Morowali Hospital since December 24, 2023," he said.

He explained that two days earlier two other patients had also been flown through the special airport of PT IMIP to receive more intensive treatment at Makassar Hospital and Jakarta on behalf of Enal Affandi Agus and Larry Van Hanzrianto.

"PT IMIP has guaranteed that the cost of treatment is fully borne by the company," said Dedy.

The company is also committed during treatment to ensure that all victims' needs while in the hospital will be met, both physically and psychologically.