Large explosion at Antwerp harbor

antwerp - At a waste disposal company in the port of Antwerp has a large explosion occurred Friday. There is a huge black cloud of smoke above that seen in the wide area, reports the Gazet van Antwerpen. Whether dead or injured, is still unclear.

The explosion occurred in a bunker where wastes were stored, said waste management company Indaver. For some substances it is, the company did not say. The fire is plucked with heavy equipment.

The explosion occurred in a bunker where wastes were stored, said waste management company Indaver. For some substances it is, the company did not say. The fire is plucked with heavy equipment.

Ontploffing bij #indaver in de haven. Onze ploegen zijn vertrokken. Update volgt zo snel mogelijk. pic.twitter.com/elOp43Fa88

— Brandweer Antwerpen (@BWAntwerpen) 26 februari 2016