One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery

No Comment Video. One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 13/08/2026 - 17:31 GMT+2 The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe’s largest port. Several injured people were taken to hospital, according to police, while forensic investigators and the Dutch labour inspectorate were sent to the scene. A damaged wall and signs of an explosion on a storage tank could be seen in the area as emergency services secured the site. Police spokesperson Daan Valkenburg said investigators were considering all possible causes and had not yet reached a conclusion. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The facility is operated by Gunvor Energy, which runs a refinery and fuel terminal in the sprawling port. Dutch broadcaster NOS reported that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes when the explosion occurred, but authorities did not confirm that account. A separate power failure also affected another part of the port on Thursday, with a transformer catching fire, prompting several companies to halt operations and evacuate workers. Emergency services later said the blackout was not linked to the explosion. Police said the investigation would establish what happened. Explosion Netherlands Rotterdam Accident oil refinery Emergency Top stories Now playing Next One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery Now playing Next Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece Now playing Next Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver Now playing Next Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries Now playing Next Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich Now playing Next Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes, ash cloud reaches Libya Now playing Next 'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait Now playing Next Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness Now playing Next Music brings cultures together In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Now playing Next Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence Now playing Next Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Putting the Jurassic World franchise to shame Now playing Next Aerial footage captures total solar eclipse over Spain ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble No Comment Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse No Comment Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness No Comment Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead Japan Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands Europe News Hikers in awe as solar eclipse turns sky red over French Pyrenees Europe News Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave USA Trump hails 'wall of steel' blockade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz Europe News Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders Europe News Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C Culture news ‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises Lifestyle Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal Europe News Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya Tech News British driver sets speed record in hydrogen-powered car Health news E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK Europe News Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base No Comment Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble Europe News Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a-generation stellar spectacle? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT