FreightWaves Staff
Monday, September 30, 2019
Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images)
A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South Korea. Local reports indicate that about 18 people were injured primarily from burns and smoke inhalation. One ship has likely been rendered inoperable and another has sustained heavy damage.