KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian energy firm Petronas said on Monday that three contractors had been killed and one more was injured during lifeboat maintenance work at its Sepat offshore platform located off the country's east coast.
Petronas said investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing in coordination with the authorities, it said in a statement.
"Petronas extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased. The company's immediate priority is to support the well-being of those affected," it said.
Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said the incident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Sunday when all four victims were believed to have boarded a lifeboat on the platform to descend to the sea for maintenance work on the lower section of the platform, reported Bernama.
He said the rope attached to the lifeboat is believed to have detached, causing the boat and all four victims to fall into the sea. Enditem
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