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An explosion in Zamboanga City that injured two members of the Philippine Coast Guard on Saturday was "accidental", the agency said Sunday.
In a statement, the PCG said the incident happened at 10:39 p.m. on October 24 at the barracks of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit - Southwestern Mindanao (EODU - SWM) inside the Port Police Compound , Zamboanga City International Pier along Corcuera STreet in the city's Port Area.
"The personnel were preparing for the upcoming Explosive Ordnance Reconaissance Agent (EORA) Training when an accidental detonation of explosive lecture material-low explosive occurred," the Coast Guard said.
The two PCG members were rushed to the Ciudad Medical Hospital for treatment. Both were conscious upon arrival and are undergoing treatment.
The Coast Guard assured the public that. "the incident was not related to any terrorist activity. It has been classified as an accidental detonation during the handling and preparation of explosive materials within PCG premises."
The PCG said the incident is being investigated. —RF, GMA News