Oil Tanker Explodes in Chinese Shipyard, At Least 7 Dead [Video] - Maritime Executive

Posted - October 14, 2013 - Maritime Executive

By MarEx

An oil tanker explosion killed at least seven people in China's eastern coastal city of Ningbo in Zhejiang Province on Saturday, state media reported. One person was seriously injured in the explosion.

The tanker caught fire and exploded at around 8:40 AM local time as it was undergoing repairs. The fire was finally extinguished at 11 a.m. CCTV broadcasted footage of local firefighters spraying the burning ship with water as large plumes of smoke rose into the sky.

Oil began to leak soon after the tanker caught fire. The amount of oil which had leaked into the Yongjiang River was unknown. The river is an important source of water for Ningbo city.

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