Sudden incident: a big explosion in the port, emergency shutdown
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Iran's interior minister said 14 people have died in the explosion. Several Iranian media reported earlier that the explosion had injured more than 750 people.
It is understood that the Shahidrajay port that exploded this time is one of Iran's large shipping bases and one of the most important ports in Iran. Located in southern Iran, along the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's official Iranian news agency data, the port accounts for more than 55% of Iran's total import and export of non-oil cargoes.
In addition, the port also undertakes more than 85% of Iran's container loading and unloading tasks. There is a port23 berths, maximum water depth-15 meters, the annual processing capacity is about 3 million TEUs.
At around 21:00 local time on the 26th, the fire in the Port of Abbas spread to other containers and an explosion occurred, "the explosion level was less than the first explosion." The fire is still continuing and thick smoke is coming out.
What is certain now is that the explosion occurred "a container stored in a port that may contain chemicals". It is difficult and time to make accurate and professional statements about the cause of the accident before the fire is completely extinguished.
The Iranian Interior Minister said at the scene of the explosion accident in Port Abbas that day that relevant departments have conducted air inspections on the port area. He pointed out that the most urgent task is to ensure the safety of people's lives and carry out disaster relief and rescue work in a timely manner. Meanwhile, the fire department is working to put out the fire and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas.
A few hours after the explosion, on the evening of the 26th local time, the Iranian Ministry of Health declared a state of emergency in Port Abbas. Explosion occurred in Port AbbasAir pollution is severely intensifiedLater, the Iranian Ministry of Health wrote a letter to the local health department, ordering it to form a health team and take emergency measures to protect public health.
The letter mentioned that the explosion in Port Abbas may release pollutants such as ammonia, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, etc., emphasizing that the city must declare a state of emergency and set up a special working group.
Iranian President Pezekichiyan posted a message on social media on the 26th local time, expressing deep condolences to the victims of the explosion and requesting an investigation into the incident.
Iranian Interior Minister Momeni was sent to Abbas, the city where the incident occurred, as a special representative, to be responsible for the investigation of the incident and the aftermath.
The Consulate General activates an emergency response mechanism as soon as possible after the explosion, requiring Iran to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel's lives and property.
According to the Chinese Consulate General in Abbas, as of now, a total of three Chinese compatriots have been slightly bruised in the explosion, 2 of whom have been sent to the hospital and 1 person has come to the Consulate General for assistance.
At present, the three injured people are not seriously injured after treatment and are in good health and mental state. Considering that the number of casualties is still rising, the Consulate General continues to follow up on the progress of the incident, maintains close communication and liaison with relevant parties, and makes every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel.
