China’s Ningbo port reports explosion on container ship, state news agency says

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An aerial photo is showing containers at Beilun Port in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China, on April 11, 2024.
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BEIJING — One of China’s highest-traffic ports, Ningbo-Zhoushan, reported an explosion on board a container ship on Friday afternoon, according to state news agency Xinhua.

No casualties or injuries were announced to date.

According to the report, the explosion took place on the bow of the Liberia-flagged container tanker YM Mobility, owned by Taiwanese Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, and led to flames and heavy smoke.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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