An explosion tore through a warehouse storing hazardous materials at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas on April 26, local time, leaving hundreds injured and triggering massive structural damage across the port.
Customs authorities indicated that the blast may have originated from a warehouse storing hazardous materials and are now assessing the full extent of the damage and potential hazards. Firefighters have been battling the inferno for hours, racing to secure the area and prevent further escalation.
The powerful shockwave severely damaged buildings and vehicles throughout the port complex. Office blocks and cargo terminals bore the brunt of the explosion, with debris scattered across the docks.
Medical teams are treating the injured at local hospitals, which are operating at full capacity as emergency crews work tirelessly.
CGTN correspondent Ehsan Keivani is on site, providing live updates as rescue and firefighting efforts continue.
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