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Fatal Explosion at Gunvor Refinery in Rotterdam Port Triggers Safety Investigation

Dutch authorities are investigating a fatal explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery in the Port of Rotterdam that killed one worker and caused localized power outages, raising fresh scrutiny of safety and maintenance at major industrial facilities.
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