# Rotterdam port explosion kills one, injures several

2026-08-13T14:05:57+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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At least one person was killed and several others injured after an explosion at the Port of Rotterdam on Thursday. The blast occurred around 11:30 am local time on Moezelweg, and police have cordoned off the area, declaring it a crime scene. The cause remains under investigation. The explosion took place at a Gunvor Energy storage facility, according to a port spokesperson, who said it was not linked to earlier power outages in the port area. Police said there was no immediate indication of sabotage, though it remains one scenario being probed. Shell reported its operations unaffected.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/europe/rotterdam-port-explosion-at-least-1-dead-several-injured-in-netherlands-article-155607722>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/explosion-in-netherlands-rotterdam-port-kills-several-wounded-cause-under-investigation-death-toll-injured-101786626620911.html>

Tags: casualties, investigation, Netherlands, port explosion, power outage, Rotterdam
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