At least 20 dead and 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China's port, state media says
- Posted on September 10, 2026
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At least 20 dead and 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China's port, state media says
A cargo ship caught fire while docked for repairs in Qingdao port. At least twenty people were killed and five others remain missing after the incident. Twelve individuals were safely evacuated from the vessel, while five injured were hospitalised. The fire started around 11 a.m. and was extinguished by 2:30 p.m. local time. President Xi Jinping issued instructions for urgent rescue operations for the missing.
