An explosion at Rotterdam port in the Netherlands has killed one person and left several others injured, according to police. The blast occurred at a tank terminal on Moezelweg in Europoort, a section of the port, as reported by Dutch outlet MediaTV.
Cause under investigation
A spokesperson for the city police said the cause of the explosion remains unclear and is currently being investigated. Authorities have not yet released further details about the victims or the extent of the injuries.
Europe's largest port
The Port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe and the 11th busiest port in the world by cargo tonnage. The incident adds to the port's operational challenges as investigations continue.
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