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Police officers walk to a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in Rotterdam, 13 August, 2026

Video. Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead, police say

Updated: 13/08/2026 - 16:20 GMT+2

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises.

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