⚡️ Massive explosion hits container #ship at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province, #China – #CGTN
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:51pm on 09 Aug 2024,Friday International
A powerful explosion on a container ship rocked China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, one of the busiest in the country, on Friday. Surveillance footage captured the moment, with shockwaves felt up to a kilometre away. Chinese state media reported no casualties aboard the ship, which is owned by Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport. The Zhejiang Province Emergency Management Administration confirmed that the ship was carrying hazardous materials but did not disclose specifics. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blast. The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols at the port.
