# 'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship catches fire in China

https://mins.news/en/item/52914

- euronews, 2026-09-10 11:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-reported-after-international-cargo-ship-docked-in-china-catches-fire

> An international cargo ship caught fire after docking in China, with “heavy casualties” reported. State media said 42 people had been aboard and 12 were safely evacuated.

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