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Explosion at Gunvor Terminal Kills Worker and Disrupts Operations at Port of Rotterdam

An explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery and fuel terminal at the Port of Rotterdam killed at least one worker and injured several others on Thursday. Emergency services established a crime scene as a major local power failure also forced energy companies to evacuate staff and temporarily suspend operations.
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