An explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery and fuel terminal in a Dutch port injured several people on Thursday, according to police, who said investigators had not yet determined a cause.
Explosion at Gunvor Energy facility in Dutch port injures several people
An explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery and fuel terminal in a Dutch port injured several people on Thursday, according to police, who said investigators had not yet determined a cause.
Forensic investigators and the Dutch labour inspectorate were sent to the scene, where a damaged wall and signs of an explosion on a storage tank were visible as emergency services secured the site.
Dutch broadcaster NOS reported that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes when the explosion occurred, but authorities did not confirm that account.
A transformer fire in a separate part of the port also caused a power failure on Thursday, prompting several companies to halt operations and evacuate workers. Emergency services later said the blackout was not linked to the explosion.
Police spokesperson Daan Valkenburg said investigators were considering all possible causes and that the investigation would establish what happened.
- The source does not state the exact number of people injured or the severity of their injuries.
- The source does not name the specific port where the facility is located.
- The source does not include any statement from Gunvor Energy.
- The source does not state whether the injured were Gunvor employees, contractors, or maintenance workers.
- The source does not indicate when the investigation is expected to conclude.
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