Cargo Ship Fire in China
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Beijing — At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported Thursday.
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A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 12 of them were safely evacuated, Xinhua reported.
Premier Li Qiang also urged the search for and rescue of "trapped" people, and for those injured to receive medical treatment, "and strictly prevent secondary disasters".
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- 10 Sep
Beijing — At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported Thursday.
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10 Sep At least 20 dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China, state media report
BBC
10 Sep 'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire
Euronews- 10 Sep 25 people killed in commercial ship fire in China
CBC - 10 Sep Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media
The Hindu 
10 Sep 20 dead, several missing after fire on cargo ship in Chinese port
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