A 20-year-old man has passed away due to severe burns following a fire and explosion on a Yacht at Port Denarau yesterday.
Police have confirmed that the man died today at Aspen Medical Lautoka.
Another man, a 24- year- old is still receiving treatment.
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The incident occurred while the two were working near the engine compartment, leading to a sudden and devastating blast.
A maintenance staff working at the marina heard a loud explosion shortly before seeing thick black smoke from the vessel.
The two were transferred to the Nadi Hospital before being taken to Lautoka.
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