Explosion rocks port in east China’s Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — A powerful explosion hit a container ship berthed at the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in east China’s Zhejiang Province at around 1:40 p.m. on Friday, local authorities said.
Currently, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
The explosion occurred on the bow of a container ship named YM Mobility, owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, causing flames and heavy smoke. An investigation is underway. ■