Gunvor Says One Dead, Six Injured in Explosion at Rotterdam Port

An explosion at a Gunvor Group-operated site in the Dutch port of Rotterdam killed one person and injured six others, Dutch local authorities said. The incident happened at 11 a.m. local time on Thursday. Gunvor said the location has been secured and that an investigation is underway. The company’s statement indicates emergency response efforts are focused on scene safety and determining the cause of the blast. Further details about the victim identities, the specific area of the facility affected, and the extent of injuries were not included in the initial report.