Huge explosion rocks port in Rotterdam killing at least one and injuring several others during ‘work on pipelines’

ONE person has been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in The Netherlands. The blast is understood to have taken place on a road called Moezelweg in Europoort, a section of the Port of Rotterdam, at around 11.30am. Stock photo of the Port of Rotterdam with the Second Maasvlakte container terminal and container ships Credit: Alamy Six ambulances, a trauma helicopter and fire crews have been deployed to the scene and a number of victims have been taken to hospital. The cause of the blast is still unclear and is currently being investigated, a spokesperson for the Rotterdam police said. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! “An explosion took place on the Moezelweg around 11.30am, a statement said. “We are investigating how this happened. “A crime scene has been established and the labor inspectorate is also arriving on site. Several people were injured in the explosion and one person has died.“ The Port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe and the 11th busiest in the world by cargo tonnage. Comment now