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Heavy Casualties Reported After Cargo Ship Fire in China

Euronews reports that an international cargo ship docked in China has caught fire, resulting in heavy casualties among the 42 people on board.

By 10 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 10 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET

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Heavy casualties have been reported following a fire aboard an international cargo ship docked in China, according to state media cited by Euronews.

A total of 42 people were on the vessel when the blaze broke out. Out of those on board, 12 individuals were safely evacuated from the ship.

Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the exact number of casualties have not yet been released by authorities.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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