Five Killed in Tanker Barge Explosion on Paraguay River
A fuel tanker barge exploded at the Costanera Sur mooring on the Paraguay River (Zanja H area, Asunción), killing five maintenance workers, prompting authorities to close off the surrounding area due to residual gas risk. The incident, occurring on the Paraguay-Paraná Hidrovia inland waterway, may cause localized disruptions to vessel traffic and mooring operations near Asunción while investigations and safety inspections are conducted.