Several explosions hit UAE port of Fujairah

ANI  |  Middle East 

Several powerful explosions on Sunday hit the port of in UAE following a huge fire that engulfed at least seven oil tankers, reported.

The blasts were heard between 4 am and 7 am local time (00:00 - 03:00 GMT), the Al-Mayadeen broadcaster reported, adding that from seven to 10 were in flames.

However, according to local sources, the causes of the incident remains unknown, Sputnik reported.

Eyewitnesses reportedly saw several French and the US military planes flying over the port.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Sun, May 12 2019. 15:14 IST