Two Killed, One Injured In Workboat Explosion on Taylor Bayou

Quick Facts:

Where: Taylor Bayou in J.D. Murphree Wildlife Refuge in Port Arthur, TX

What Happened: Two people were killed and one injured in a workboat explosion

Participants:

• 45-Year-Old Man, Workboat Captain
• 42-Year-Old Man, Worker
• Third Worker

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 45-Year-Old Man, Fatality
• 42-Year-Old Man, Fatality
• Third Worker, Critical Injuries

Details:

Two men were killed and one critically injured in a workboat explosion while on the Taylor Bayou in J.D. Murphree Wildlife Refuge in Port Arthur, TX. First responders from the Port Arthur Fire Department say the accident took place around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.