On the time, the boat was nonetheless in Algerian waters, however the crew had been conscious that the Guardia Civil had the boat below surveillance from a distance. It was getting used to transport medication, and the fireplace was meant to destroy proof. But it surely obtained uncontrolled, a gasoline tank exploded, and one of many crew, a 42-year-old Russian, suffered burns from which he later died.

He was taken by a Maritime Security Company helicopter to Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma after which transferred to Son Espases Hospital. Given the seriousness of his burns, medical doctors thought of transferring him by air ambulance to the specialist burns unit on the Vall d’Hebrón Hospital in Barcelona

Nevertheless, his situation deteriorated and medical doctors felt that the possibilities of him dying whereas en path to Barcelona had been excessive. Because it was, he handed away round 2pm.

One different crew member was injured, however not significantly. All 4 surviving crew are below arrest.