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At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in Chinese port

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What happened

At least 20 people have been killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, state media has said.

Key facts

  • At least 20 people have been killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, state media has said.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:58:00 UTC.

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