At least 20 dead, 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China's port, state media says
BEIJING — A cargo ship docked for repairs in a Chinese port caught fire, killing at least 20 people and leaving five others missing, Chinese state media reported Thursday. The ship was being repaired in the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. at the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub on the northeastern Chinese coast. A photo released by Xinhua news agency identified the ship as the Ocean Melody, which…
A cargo ship docked for repairs in a Chinese port caught fire, resulting in at least 20 deaths and leaving five others missing, according to Chinese state media on Thursday. The vessel, identified as the Ocean Melody, was undergoing maintenance at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. in the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub located on the northeastern Chinese coast.
The ship, registered under the Liberian flag, carried a total of 42 individuals. Out of those on board, 12 were successfully evacuated. Twelve individuals sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital, where they remain in stable condition. The fire ignited around 11 a.m. on Thursday and was put out by 2:30 p.m. local time. Videos circulating online depicted workers on the ship attempting to extinguish the fire.
President Xi Jinping issued urgent instructions for the rescue of the missing individuals on the ship, while Premier Li Qiang called for the rescue efforts to focus on those trapped. Xi also emphasized the need to ensure that preventive measures were thoroughly implemented.
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