Texas

Konstantin Taygachev, Yuriy Onyschenko Killed in Cargo Ship Accident at Barbours Cut in La Porte, TX

Published on: January 18, 2024

Date of Accident
January 8, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Konstantin Taygachev, Yuriy Onyschenko
Type of Accident
Workplace Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

West Barbours Cut Boulevard, La Porte, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating an incident that killed two people at Barbours Cut in La Porte, TX on January 8th, 2024. Police say it happened around 3:30 a.m. and involved a fire that stated aboard a cargo ship at the Barbours Cut container terminal. Authorities were not yet able to provide a possible cause for the fire starting. Reports indicate two crew members, identified as Konstantin Taygachev andYuriy Onyschenko, were killed. A third crew member was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries, reports say. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
La Porte Police
Vehicles Involved
Cargo Ship
Road/Highway
Barbours Cut
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Fire broke out on a cargo ship

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