Cargo ship sinks in Antwerp port, spilling oil into the Scheldt River

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A cargo ship sank in the port of Antwerp, spilling oil into the Scheldt River. Two crew members were rescued. The vessel, carrying sand, struck a mooring post before sinking. Authorities are working to contain the oil spill and have halted navigation on a section of the river. This incident follows a significant oil leak in the port on April 9th. High tides are expected today, potentially impacting cleanup efforts.


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