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Massive explosions reportedly rock Fujairah port in UAE, oil tankers on fire

12 May 2019 - 13:40




Sputnik - Several heavy explosions occurred early on Sunday in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, a number of media reports say. Local media reports, citing eyewitnesses, suggested that American and French warplanes have been seen flying over the port at the time of the incident.




According to the Lebanon-based al-Mayadeen broadcaster, the real cause of the incident has still been unknown. The broadcaster further says that the explosion occurred after at least seven oil tankers had been caught on fire.

Currently, there's no information on possible casualties, while the authorities haven't commented on the incident yet.

 


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