Calvert City, Ky.– The names of the three men pronounced dead at the scene of this morning’s explosion on the Tennessee River near Calvert City have been released by the Kentucky State Police. The KSP has also released the names of the men who were injured. One of the deceased is from Calvert City, with the other two from Louisiana.
Kentucky State Police and emergency personnel have finished on scene processing at the site of the explosion. Preliminary investigation has shown an explosion resulted in a flash fire and subsequent small fire inside the tug boat.
The property on which the explosion took place is owned by First Marine. The tug boat on which the explosion took place is owned by Smithland Towing. The workers present on the site of the explosion were from First Marine, Four Rivers Marine Coating, Hutco, and Thermal Control. Preliminary investigation has shown a total of 41 people present on site, but not all of them were on the tug boat at the time of the explosion.
As a result of the explosion, six people were transported to various hospitals for treatment of injuries. Javier Fuenes, age 21, was transported by ambulance to Marshall County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Wilson Madrid, age 23, was transported by ambulance to Marshall County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. James Lang was transported by ambulance to Lourdes Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Tyler Wedington was transported by ambulance to Lourdes Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Jimmy Lang was transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt for treatment of serious injuries. Billy Counts was transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt for treatment of serious injuries.
Timothy L. Wright, age 52, of Calvert City, Kentucky, Jerome A. Smith, age 56, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Quentin J. Stewart, age 41, of Opelousas, Louisiana, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Marshall County Coroner. Autopsies are scheduled for each of the deceased in Louisville tomorrow morning.
The investigation is continuing by Detective Eric Fields. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
Calvert City, Ky.– Kentucky State Police Detectives are on the scene of the early morning explosion on the Tennessee River and are reporting that three people were pronounced dead at the scene, with numerous other people transported by various medical service agencies for injuries received. Injuries range from non-life threatening to life-threatening.
At 9:17 a.m., Marshall County Dispatch received a call reporting an explosion on a tug-boat docked on Hollinger Road. Calvert City Fire Department, Gilbertsville Fire Department, East Marshall Fire Department, and Palma-Briensburg Fire Department responded, along with Marshall County Rescue Squad, Marshall County Office of Emergency Management, Marshall County Sheriff Office, Calvert City Police Department, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marshall County Ambulance, Livingston County Ambulance, Murray-Calloway County Ambulance, Mercy Ambulance, and Air Evac. Shortly thereafter, the Kentucky State Police were requested for investigation.
Preliminary investigation has shown the explosion occurred inside a docked tug-boat which was actively being worked on.
Authorities are in the process of making notification to the families of the deceased. Once notification has been made, their information will be released to the public.
There is no early indication of foul play being involved in the explosion.
U. S. Coast Guard has also been on scene, and an OSHA investigator is expected on scene shortly.
The investigation is expected to last into the night hours and additional updates will be sent out with more specific information related to the incident and subsequent investigation.
The investigation is continuing by Detective Eric Fields. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.
Calvert City, Ky.—Marshall County Emergency Management Director Curt Curtner is reporting there are multiple fatalities and multiple injuries in this morning’s barge explosion on the Tennessee River near Calvert City.
Some 25 people were reportedly on board the barge when the explosion occurred, according to the Marshall County Tribune-Courier.
The helipad at Air Products in the Industrial Complex is being utilized for air ambulances.
Calvert City, Ky.—Calvert City dispatchers are reporting a boat explosion with possible multiple injuries at 10 a.m. this morning.
The Calvert City Fire Department posted on its Facebook page that they are en route to an emergency scene on Hollinger Road and they are asking everyone to avoid the Industrial Area for the next few hours.
According to the Calvert City FD, the emergency scene is past the steel plant on Shar-Cal Rd. and there are multiple agencies responding.
Air Products may be used as a helicopter landing zone, if needed.