At least 500 people have been injured following a massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, as reported by state media. Occurring on Saturday morning, the explosion caused windows to shatter in nearby buildings and sent shockwaves across the area. As of now, no fatalities have been officially confirmed, but distressing footage depicts numerous individuals lying wounded on the street. Additionally, unconfirmed reports indicate that some may be trapped under partially collapsed structures.
A significant blaze continues to burn in the area surrounding the site, with visuals revealing thick, dark smoke billowing over the wharfs. Rescue teams are actively engaged in evacuating victims and transporting the injured to hospitals. A motorist was seen fleeing the scene in a car with a shattered windshield, indicative of the blast’s ferocity.
According to officials speaking to state television, the explosion was triggered by the detonation of unsealed containers stored at the port, marking it as a pivotal point of the incident. Eyewitness accounts state that the explosion was so powerful it damaged surrounding vehicles and structures, with many locals reporting that they heard the blast from several kilometers away. The reported number of injuries has escalated rapidly as updates emerge from the scene, and efforts to assess the full scope of the damage continue.
A significant blaze continues to burn in the area surrounding the site, with visuals revealing thick, dark smoke billowing over the wharfs. Rescue teams are actively engaged in evacuating victims and transporting the injured to hospitals. A motorist was seen fleeing the scene in a car with a shattered windshield, indicative of the blast’s ferocity.
According to officials speaking to state television, the explosion was triggered by the detonation of unsealed containers stored at the port, marking it as a pivotal point of the incident. Eyewitness accounts state that the explosion was so powerful it damaged surrounding vehicles and structures, with many locals reporting that they heard the blast from several kilometers away. The reported number of injuries has escalated rapidly as updates emerge from the scene, and efforts to assess the full scope of the damage continue.
